The Yamuna River Water level has crossed danger mark of 205.3 meters near the Old Railway Bridge (Loha Pul), Delhi, on Friday morning, surpassing Thursday’s level of 204.88 metres. So, officials has issued alert for the low-lying areas of the capital.
According to officials, the warning level is 204.5 metres, while evacuations are initiated at 206 metres. At 8 am Friday, the water level stood at 205.10 metres before climbing further, breaching the danger threshold just hours later.
According to the irrigation and flood control department, around 12,000 residents, who are living in the low-lying area, has been alerted about the water rising. The Sub-divisional magistrates are actively monitoring the situation.
Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma visited the Yamuna banks on Thursday to assess the situation. Authorities confirmed that relocation plans are ready if water levels continue to rise.
A heightened alert has been issued to all agencies to ensure safety and prevent a flood-like situation in Delhi and surrounding areas.
Cause of the Rising Water Levels of Delhi Yamuna Water Level
The surge in Yamuna’s water levels is linked to continuous heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas in Uttarakhand, particularly in the Uttarkashi district, where the river originates from the Yamunotri glacier. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Yamunotri, predicting moderate rain (5–15 mm/hr), light thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 40 kmph.
Water discharge on Friday morning was recorded at 24,613 cusecs at Hathnikund Barrage and 46,290 cusecs at Wazirabad Barrage. It typically takes 48–50 hours for released water to reach Delhi. Officials recalled that in 2023, the Yamuna had reached a record 208.66 metres.
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