Yamuna River Rises Dangerously in Delhi, Water Level Touches 207.48 Meters
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The Yamuna River in Delhi continues to swell, with the water level recorded at 207.48 meters at the Old Railway Bridge at 7 am on Thursday. This has triggered flooding in several low-lying areas of the national capital.
Officials said that between 6 am and 7 am, the water level remained steady at 207.48 meters, while at 5 am it was 207.47 meters. Since 2 am, the level has stayed nearly constant, raising fears of prolonged flooding.
Floodwaters have now advanced towards the Delhi Secretariat, which houses the offices of the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and senior bureaucrats. Areas around Vasudev Ghat have also been submerged. Several other key localities, including Yamuna Bazar, Geeta Colony, Majnu Ka Tila, Kashmiri Gate, Garhi Mandu, and Mayur Vihar, have been badly affected, inundating both residential and commercial buildings.
Authorities confirmed that over 14,000 people have been evacuated to safer places. Relief camps have been set up at ITO, Mayur Vihar, and Geeta Colony. According to the Revenue Department, 8,018 people have been shifted to tents, while 2,030 people have been moved to 13 permanent shelters.
Floodwaters have also entered the Nigambodh Ghat, Delhi’s oldest and busiest cremation ground, raising concerns over disruptions in funeral services. Water has even reached the Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Temple near Kashmiri Gate.
According to Wednesday evening’s flood control bulletin, the Yamuna water level was expected to remain at 207.48 meters at 8 am on Thursday, after which a decline is anticipated. The Old Railway Bridge continues to be the most crucial monitoring point for assessing Yamuna’s flow and flood risks.