Yamuna River

Despite assurance of Delhi Government, the flood situation in the region near Yamuna River is concerning. After days, the water level once again crossed the danger mark, leaving residents in a worried situation. The National Disaster Management authority and concerned officials are making efforts to evacuate people, especially those residing near the region. Furthermore, the rescue operation in the flood affected region of National capital is… read-more

The flood-like situation in Delhi is under control as the Yamuna River water level is below 208, watermark. On July 15, the Delhi Government said, the situation is better in the low-lying region and restoration work to tackle the damage done by heavy to very heavy rainfall in the past few days. Delhi Public Work Minister Atishi said a day's time would be needed to return to normal.

Although the rain situation is under control in Delhi, floods in the low-lying regions, especially near the Yamuna River, are a major concern for the authority. Notably, the Yamuna River watermark crosses 208.60 levels, resulting in trouble and flash floods for the neighbouring residents. Furthermore, the traffic police also restricted vehicular movement and urged people to take alternative routes, as the rescue and preventive measures are… read-more

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.

Water levels of Yamuna and Betwa rivers in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district have surged, creating a flood-like condition. Hamirpur is located between Yamuna and Betwa rivers. Hamirpur DM Chandra Bhushan stated, "Our workers are present in 20 villages as 8,000 to 9,000 people have been affected by flood and they have been shifted to higher altitude. The rest 3,000 people have been shifted to the shelter campus arranged by us."