The Yamuna river was flowing slightly below the ‘danger mark’ on Tuesday, flooding low-lying areas and prompting authorities to erect tents for the affected people.
According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) data, the water level of the Yamuna at Old Railway Bridge in Delhi was 205.30 metres at 11 p.m. on Tuesday. The water level on Monday was 205.73 metres, breaching the ‘danger mark’ of 205.33 metres.
The water level has been on a decline and is expected to fall further by Wednesday, the CWC said.
In the monsoon, the water level of the Yamuna in Delhi increases due to rain and the release of excess water from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana, which receives rainwater from the upstream areas.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Yamuna Bazar in east Delhi, a low-lying area, and assured the flood-affected people of full government support. Ms. Gupta said the authorities were keeping a close watch on the flood situation and were ready to deal with any emergency.
