Yamuna water level rising continuously in Delhi, crossed 208 meters after 45 years, government alert

Delhi Yamuna Flood: The water level of Yamuna is increasing continuously during the monsoon rains in the national capital Delhi. After 45 years, the water level of the river here has crossed the figure of 208 metres. Looking at the flood situation, the Delhi government is on alert.

According to news agency ANI, the Delhi government said, “The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi has crossed 208.05 metres, which is higher than the 207.99 meters imposed by the Central Water Commission for the period from 4 am to 6 am on July 13.” It is more than expected.

Increase in water level on old railway bridge

The government said that an increase was recorded at 10 pm on the old railway bridge. According to news agency PTI, earlier in 1978, there was a record of Yamuna’s water level reaching 207.49 meters in Delhi. The water level of Yamuna was recorded at 207.95 meters on the old railway bridge on Wednesday night at 9 pm. Earlier, 1,47,857 cusecs of water was released from Hathinikund barrage at 8 pm.

Due to the continuous increase in the water level of Yamuna, flood water has entered many areas along the banks of the river. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had to call an emergency meeting.

The Yamuna water level in Delhi crosses 208.05 metres, exceeding the Central Water Commission’s estimate of 207.99 meters (between 4 am and 6 am on July 13). The increase was recorded at 10:00 pm at the old railway bridge: Delhi Govt. https://t.co/GlhXXHsMvX

— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023

45 boats deployed for rescue work

The Delhi government informed that 17 boats belonging to the Boat Club and 28 boats belonging to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department have been put on duty for awareness, evacuation and rescue work. A total of 45 boats have been lowered. At the same time, 12 teams of NDRF have been deployed for rescue work in the most flood affected areas.

MCD has given leave to so many schools in the low-lying areas

The Education Department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has decided to keep some schools in low-lying areas closed on Thursday (July 13), whose classes will be conducted online for the students.

A press release from the MCD said, “In view of the flood-like situation in Delhi, the education department of the MCD has shifted 10 schools in low-lying areas of Civil Lines Zone, 6 schools in Shahdara South Zone and one school in Shahdara North Zone. It has been decided to keep it closed on 13th July. Online classes will be organized for the students of these schools.

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