Yamuna water level recedes in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) The water level of the Yamuna river at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge receded to 205.22 metres at 7 am on Monday from the danger mark of 205.33 metres the day before, officials said.
The water level has been declining after touching 207.48 metres last Thursday, the season’s highest.
At 6 am on Monday, it was recorded at 205.24 metres.
According to the flood control bulletin, the water level of the Old Railway Bridge will be 205.02 metres by 8 pm and will continue to decline.
As the Yamuna level continues to decline, people will soon start returning to their homes. The next challenge for them will be cleaning their homes and resuming their businesses.
The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.
The river breached the danger level last Tuesday, leading to closure of movement on the Old Railway Bridge. The situation led to the displacement of nearly 10,000 people.
The Old Railway Bridge serves as a key observation point for tracking the river’s flow and potential flood risks. According to the flood control department, the Hathnikund barrage discharged 44,210 cusecs of water. Water discharge from Wazirabad barrage is around 62,620 cusecs.
Water released from the barrages typically takes 48 to 50 hours to reach Delhi.
In the past few days, the river inundated several areas along its banks.
Tents have been set up on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, near Mori Gate and in Mayur Vihar to temporarily accommodate people evacuated from low-lying areas near the river.
Areas like Monastery Market, Madanpur Khadar, and Yamuna Bazar have been flooded, prompting people to shift to relief camps.
Delhi battled one of its worst flood-like situations in 2023 when several areas were inundated, leading to the evacuation of more than 25,000 people.
The Yamuna touched an all-time high of 208.66 metres on July 13, 2023. The situation led to flooding in several parts of Delhi, including northeast, east and southeast districts, and key spots like Rajghat and the Tibetan Market.
