Delhi monsoon: Yamuna river water level recorded at 206.56 metres; flood warning issued for low-lying areas near Hindon river

The water degree of Yamuna river on Monday reached 206.56 metres on the Outdated Yamuna Bridge, up from 206.42 metres at 9 pm on Sunday. The Central Water Fee’s (CWC) knowledge confirmed water degree went up from 205.02 metres at 10 pm on Saturday to 205.96 metres at 9 am on Sunday.  

Yamuna river’s water degree has witnessed a surge because of the discharge from the Hathikund barrage into the river and heavy rain in elements of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Delhi Income Minister Atishi mentioned the Delhi authorities is on excessive alert after over 2 lakh cusecs of water was discharged from the Hathikund barrage.  

The nationwide capital witnessed rain showers on Sunday. Gentle depth rain on Sunday night was predicted in elements of Delhi together with ITO, Rajeev Chowk, India Gate, Lodi Highway, Nehru Stadium, and Lajpat Nagar in addition to some areas of NCR, based on the India Meteorological Division (IMD). The IMD additionally predicted a usually cloudy sky with gentle rain on Monday for Delhi.  

In the meantime, a flood warning has been issued for low-lying areas alongside the Hindon river in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida and Higher Noida since water discharge has elevated.  

“Water entered some homes within the low-lying areas…as a precautionary measure, folks have been evacuated to a safer place. The state of affairs is regular in the meanwhile and we’re monitoring the water degree and spreading consciousness about it,” a police official mentioned. 

Individuals dwelling in villages close to the banks of the Hindon river are being evacuated and shifted to shelter houses, PTI reported. Extra District Justice of the Peace Atul Kumar mentioned: “Round 200 folks from 5 villages have been evacuated and shifted to shelter houses which have been arrange by the administration to supply them accomodation, meals and well being care”.  

Greater than 50 folks had been rescued from the Karhera village positioned on the banks of Hindon. A Nationwide Catastrophe Response Pressure (NDRF) crew and the Sahibabad police used motorboats to shift residents of the village.  

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