Delhi Flood: Yamuna in spate, record of 45 years broken in Delhi, Kejriwal convenes emergency meeting, 144 also applicable
According to the flood-monitoring portal of the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 207-metre mark for the first time since 2013 at 4 am and had risen to 207.25 meters by 8 am on Wednesday. Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 of CrPC in the flood-affected areas of Delhi as a precautionary measure.
The water level of the Yamuna river at the Old Delhi Railway Bridge crossed 207 meters in the early hours of Wednesday and is expected to rise further. The water level of Yamuna reached 207.55 meters at 1 pm today, breaking the record of 1978. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called an emergency meeting today after the water level in Yamuna reached an all-time high. The highest flood level recorded is 207.49 metres. Till 10.45 am, the water level of Yamuna was 207.37 metres.
According to the flood-monitoring portal of the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 207-metre mark for the first time since 2013 at 4 am and had risen to 207.25 meters by 8 am on Wednesday. Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 of CrPC in the flood-affected areas of Delhi as a precautionary measure.
rising water
The water of the swollen Yamuna river has reached the Ring Road and to stop it, the administration is pouring sandbags at various places. Heavy machinery has been deployed to evacuate people and take them to safer places. ITO Chhath Ghat has been submerged due to rise in water level in Yamuna river. Benches made for sitting were also submerged in water. By eight o’clock in the morning, the water level of Yamuna had reached 207.25 meters. An official of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department said that the river is expected to rise to 207.35 meters by Wednesday afternoon and will continue to rise further. A police officer said that due to rain, the water level of Yamuna river is increasing. All police stations along the river bank have been directed to step up vigil in the area.
old railway bridge closed
In September last year, the Yamuna had crossed the danger mark twice and the water level had reached 206.38 metres. The river had crossed the evacuation mark of 206 meters on Monday night, prompting people living in flood-prone areas to be shifted to safer places. The department said on Tuesday evening that people living in low-lying areas have been shifted to safer places at higher altitudes. The old railway bridge has been closed for traffic. All gates of Okhla Barrage have been opened to release excess water and prevent high water level for a prolonged period.
