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Floods in the Yamuna Bazar area of ​​Delhi on Wednesday. (News18 photos)
The Yamuna River breached the danger mark twice in September last year, with the water level reaching 206.38 metres.
Government agencies said on Wednesday that the Yamuna River in Delhi has touched 207.55 metres, surpassing the all-time record of 207.49 metres, set in 1978.
According to the flood control portal of the Central Water Commission (CWC), at 4 am on Wednesday, the water level of the old railway bridge exceeded the 207-meter mark, marking the first case since 2013. Then, by 8 am, it increased to 207.25 meters.
video | The Yamuna River in Delhi swelled to the highest level recorded in 10 years today as it exceeded the 207-metre limit. Delhi has recorded a rapid increase in the Yamuna water level amid heavy rains for the past two days. pic.twitter.com/HC5pp4fs2c
– Press Trust of India (PTI_News) July 12, 2023
According to an official from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, the river is expected to reach 207.35 meters by 12 noon on Wednesday, with further rise expected.
Over the past three days, Delhi has seen a significant rise in the water level of the Yamuna River. And from 203.14m at 11am on Sunday, he quickly climbed to 205.4m by 5pm on Monday, clearing the danger mark of 205.33m 18 hours earlier than expected.
The river is past the evacuation mark
On Monday evening, the river exceeded the 206-meter evacuation threshold, relocating people living in flood-prone areas to safer areas. In addition, the old railway bridge was closed to both road and rail traffic.
Photographs of the Yamuna floodplain in Gandhi Nagar, Delhi. People living in the area have been moved to safer places due to the high water level in the river. pic.twitter.com/MYfdu9KQnj– Press Trust of India (PTI_News) July 12, 2023
According to data from the Central Water Authority (CWC), the water level of 207.25 meters is the highest since 2013, when it reached 207.32 meters.
An official explained that the significant rise in water level was the result of continued rains in the upper catchment areas and saturated soils due to heavy rains in Delhi and adjoining areas throughout the weekend.
People moved from the lowlands
The administration has moved people staying in low areas to safer areas at high altitudes, ensuring their safety.
For awareness, evacuations and rescue operations, a fleet of 45 boats was deployed, and NGOs were engaged to provide relief to the evacuees.
To maintain water levels and prevent further escalation, the old railway bridge was closed to traffic, and all the gates of the Okhla Barrage were opened, allowing excess water to be let out.
The District Magistrates, along with their respective Sector Committees, are on high alert and are collaborating closely with the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Delhi Police, Delhi Jal Council, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board and other stakeholders to effectively address the flood situation.
#He watches | The water level of the Yamuna River continues to rise in Delhi. Pictures from Old Railway Bridge. Today at 8 am the water level of the river at the bridge was recorded at 207.25 metres, coming something close to the highest flood level – 207.49 metres. The river flows over… pic.twitter.com/e46LLHdeVe
– Ani (ANI) July 12, 2023
The Yamuna low-lying district is home to approximately 41,000 people
Low-lying areas near the river in Delhi, which are home to about 41,000 people, are vulnerable to flooding. Encroachments have taken place on the river’s floodplain over the years, despite the ownership of the land by the Delhi Development Authority, Revenue Department and personnel.
Danger Mark has been hacked several times
The Yamuna River breached the danger mark twice in September last year, with the water level reaching 206.38 metres.
In 2019, the river experienced a peak flow rate of 8.28 lakh koseks on 18-19 August and the water level rose to 206.6 metres. In 2013, he reached the level of 207.32 metres. The river swelled to a record water level of 207.49 meters in 1978.
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