The Yamuna River in Delhi has breached its official danger mark of 205.33 metres, triggering a city-wide flood alert. As of Monday evening, the water level had climbed to 205.55 metres at the Old Railway Bridge, a critical monitoring point. The warning level is set at 204.50 metres, and evacuation protocols begin once the river touches 206 metres.
Water Enters Residential Zones
Heavy rainfall over the past few days has led to water entering low-lying areas, notably Yamuna Bazar, where residents are witnessing significant waterlogging. Authorities have begun relocating families from floodplain zones as a precautionary measure.
Government Response and Relief Measures
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Minister Parvesh Verma, conducted on-ground inspections at key flood-prone sites including Asita Ghat, Yamuna Chhath Ghat, and Regulator No. 12. The administration has deployed 14 rescue boats, activated relief camps across six districts, and mobilized the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) for emergency support.
“The Central Water Commission has warned that the Yamuna may rise to 206 metres due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment and discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage,” said CM Gupta.
Districts on High Alert
The most vulnerable districts include:
- East
- Southeast
- North
- Northeast
- Central
- South
Villages such as Burari, Pur Shahdara, Badarpur, and Sabhapur have been flagged for potential evacuation.
Watch: Flooding in Yamuna Bazar
Historical Context
Delhi last faced catastrophic flooding in 2023, when the Yamuna surged to a record 208.66 metres, surpassing the previous high of 207.49 metres set in 1978. Over 25,000 people were evacuated during that crisis.
