 "A metro train crosses a bridge over the swollen Yamuna river during the monsoon season, in New Delhi. PTI")
Delhi, like most of North India, is reeling under severe rains, causing the Yamuna River to swell causing flooding in nearby areas. The national capital has been witnessing record rainfall this year, triggering traffic woes, with several suburbs getting choked for several hours.
The water level in the Yamuna River at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge stood at 207.48 metres at 7 am on Thursday. According to official data, the level remained steady between 6 am and 7 am at 207.48 metres.
The flood control bulletin issued on Wednesday evening said that the water level of Old Railway Bridge will be 207.48 metres at 8 am and is likely to fall after that. The Old Railway Bridge serves as a key observation point for tracking the river’s flow and potential flood risks.
Second-highest level of Yamuna
Yamuna River’s level will breach the 207-metre mark for the fifth time since 1963. In 2023, the highest level the river swelled was at 208.66 meters.
Floodwaters reached near Delhi Secretariat, which houses the offices of the Chief Minister, cabinet ministers and key bureaucrats. The areas in the vicinity of Vasudev Ghat were also flooded. Floodwater also reached Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Mandir near Kashmere Gate.
More rains expected
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for some areas in Delhi, as more rains are expected to lash the city.
The weather department’s latest nowcast warnings place parts of Delhi, along with Noida and Ghaziabad, under a yellow alert for light rain and thunderstorms. In contrast, Gurugram is under an orange alert, indicating the likelihood of moderate rainfall.
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More ShortsAccording to the IMD forecast for the capital, thunderstorms accompanied by rain are expected, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius to a maximum of around 33 degrees Celsius.
With inputs from agencies