Delhi Rain: Yamuna has crossed the danger mark in Delhi. The water level of Yamuna river is flowing above the mark of 206 metres. In view of the possible danger of flood, people living in low-lying areas are being sent to safer places. The Old Railway Bridge has been closed for road and rail traffic as the water level has risen to a dangerous level. The river’s water in Delhi had crossed the danger mark of 205.33 meters on Monday evening, earlier than expected.
how much the water level increased
The flood-monitoring platform of the Central Water Commission (CWC) said the water level at the Old Railway Bridge had risen to 205.4 meters due to excess water being released into the Yamuna river from Hathinikund barrage in Haryana and till 6 am on Tuesday the water level at the Old Railway Bridge It increased to 206.38 meters. It is expected to rise up to 206.75 meters by Tuesday i.e. today evening. Due to rising water level, the authorities have closed the Old Railway Bridge for road and rail traffic as a precautionary measure.
CM Kejriwal had announced
Regarding the water level of Yamuna river, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had said on the previous day that there is no possibility of a flood-like situation in Delhi at present. At the same time, he had also said that if flood situation arises then the government is ready to deal with it. He had also said that if the water level of Yuman crosses the level of 206 meters, then evacuation of people from the low-lying areas will be started. In this episode, an official told that after flood water entered some areas, evacuation of people started on Monday night.
Water released from Hathini Kund Barrage
The reason for the increase in the water level of Yamuna river is the release of water from Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana. The flow of water at Hathini Kund barrage increased to 344035 cusecs at 10 am, which increased to 359760 cusecs at 11 am. Usually the flow rate of water at Hathini Kund barrage is 352 cusecs, but due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas, its flow increases. One cusec is equal to 28.32 liters per second. It takes about two to three days for the water from the barrage to reach Delhi.
Relief and rescue teams as well as boats and motor boats deployed
Due to heavy rains, waterlogging in Delhi and the water level of Yamuna river reaching a dangerous level, the Delhi government had issued instructions to keep schools closed on Monday and Tuesday. Apart from this, quick reaction teams and boats were also deployed, so that any emergency could be dealt with. At the same time, while canceling the Sunday holiday of government officials, they were instructed to remain on duty.
The Delhi government has set up 16 control rooms, including a central control room, to monitor flood-prone areas and the water level of the Yamuna. More than 50 motorized boats have been deployed for rescue and relief operations, and diving and medical teams have been kept ready with all necessary materials and equipment.
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