Danger Mark

The Delhi Disaster management authority evacuated people near the Yamuna River region, as the water level crosses the danger mark. On July 11, the river crossed the 206 watermark, amid heavy to very heavy rainfall which lashed the national capital in the past few days.  At least 41 people died in the past 48-hours. Moreover, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert and urged people to stay indoors.

The concerned authority in Delhi issued an alert after the water level of the Yamuna river breached the danger mark of 205.33 metres. The major cause is due to the heavy rain in upper catchment areas, prompting authorities to chalk out a strategy to evacuate people from low-lying areas. Furthermore, the Delhi flood control room said the water level reached 205.38 metres. Rescue force and boats are on stand-by.