Delhi Flood: Yamuna’s water level again crosses the danger mark, Delhi’s troubles increase

The problems of the national capital Delhi are not taking the name of ending. Yamuna The water level has once again crossed the danger mark, due to which the possibility of flood has increased. According to the record recorded at 9 am, the water level of Yamuna has reached 205.60 metres, which is considered dangerous. Due to the rise in water level, the rehabilitation work of the affected people living in the submerged low-lying areas of the capital may slow down and they may have to stay in relief camps for a long time.

Yamuna’s water level is increasing continuously

After the rains in Delhi, once again the threat of flood has started looming. This is because the water level of Yamuna has once again crossed the danger mark. The water level of Yamuna had gone below the danger mark about 12 hours ago. But on Wednesday morning it again crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres. This record was recorded at 6 in the morning. After that, when the investigation was done at 9 o’clock, it was found that the water level has increased to 205.60 meters. According to the data of the Central Water Commission, it is expected to increase to 205.72 meters by 6 pm.

Slight increase in flow rate of water released from Hathinikund Barrage

A slight increase was observed in the flow rate of water released from Hathinikund Barrage on Tuesday afternoon, which was between 50,000 to 60,000 cusecs. The flow rate decreased to around 39,000 till 7 am on Wednesday. One cusec means 28.32 liters of water per second.

Fear of rain in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh till July 22, while Delhi is likely to receive moderate rain on Wednesday.

Waterlogging still in some parts of Delhi, people are facing flood problem for a week

Some parts of Delhi have been battling the problem of waterlogging and floods for the past one week. The city received 125 per cent of the normal rainfall for the month in just two days. After which the water level of Yamuna reached record level due to heavy rains in the upper regions including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana. The water level of the river reached 208.66 meters last Thursday, surpassing the previous all-time record of 207.49 meters set in September 1978.

Floods in Delhi swept away everything of the victims

Even though the lives of the victims have been saved due to the devastating floods in Delhi, but now they have to struggle to run their lives here. The biggest challenge before the flood victims is to rebuild their homes and start a normal life.

pain of flood victims

Due to the severe flood in Delhi, many people had to face a lot of trouble. Expressing her pain, Aruna Devi (35), one of the flood victims, said last week the waters of the swollen river gushed into the structure she called her home and carried away her children’s books along with the house. Went. The family was taken to a relief camp when the flood waters receded and is now preparing to return when the water recedes. The immediate challenge before them is that a family member has fallen ill but their long-term challenges are far more serious. Varun Nandan (40 years), who is single-handedly taking care of three children, has lost all his belongings in the flood water and now he is worried about his children’s education.

26000 people were evacuated to safer places in Delhi due to floods

Significantly, due to the devastating effect of the flood, more than 26,000 people have been evacuated to safer places in Delhi. Major landmarks, roads, monuments and residential areas were inundated and the estimated loss of property, business and earnings is expected to run into crores.