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Delhi has been put on high alert as the water level of the Yamuna River surpasses the danger mark at the old railway bridge following the release of over 2 lakh cusecs of water from the Hathni Kund barrage in Haryana. The increased water flow has pushed the national capital to the brink of a flood situation.
According to reports, at 8 pm, the water level of the Yamuna River reached 205.76 meters at the Old Railway Bridge, exceeding the danger mark of 204.50 meters. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the evacuation of residents in low-lying areas along the Yamuna River will commence once the water level breaches the 206-meter mark. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is on high alert, and preparations for evacuations are underway.
Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj assured the public that there is no need to panic, emphasizing that only individuals residing along the banks of the Yamuna will be shifted. He added that officials have been instructed regarding the evacuation process.
Although CM Kejriwal stated that a flood-like situation was unlikely in Delhi, the government is fully prepared. He acknowledged that Delhi’s drainage systems were not designed to handle such unprecedented rainfall. Kejriwal stated that if the Yamuna River crosses the 206-meter mark, evacuations along the riverbanks will be initiated.
Earlier in the day, Delhi Minister Atishi expressed concerns that the Yamuna River was expected to cross the danger mark around 11 am on Tuesday due to the discharge of a significant quantity of water from the upper reaches of the river. The water release from Haryana has increased from 43,000 cusecs to nearly three lakh cusecs. The authorities anticipate the water level in the Yamuna River to reach the danger mark by Tuesday morning.
To monitor flood-prone areas and the water level of the Yamuna, the Kejriwal government has established 16 control rooms, including a central control room.
Delhi recently witnessed its highest rainfall in a single day during July since 1982, recording 153 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending on Sunday at 8:30 am. Over the next 24 hours, the capital received an additional 107 mm of rainfall, leading to severe waterlogging in various parts of the city.
The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of residents in flood-prone areas. Continuous coordination and communication are vital to managing the evolving situation and mitigating potential risks associated with the rising water levels of the Yamuna River.
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