Yamuna Water Level: Delhi residents have been struggling to wade through the Yamuna water
The national capital continued to witness a flood-like situation on Friday in several low-lying areas even as the water level of the Yamuna river continue to decrease after breaching the danger mark. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next 4-5 days in the national capital.
Delhi's ITO crossing area, the busiest traffic intersection in the national capital, has been flooded after a drain regulator broke down amid rising water levels in the Yamuna river. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet earlier today confirmed that the breach is the cause of the flooding in the area, and that he has directed officials to seek the help of the Army and disaster relief force to fix it urgently.
Meanwhile, relief work continued at a brisk pace in the flood-marooned areas of Punjab and Haryana, where the rain fury has left normal life paralysed in worst-hit parts. Authorities in the two states have stepped up relief operations as the weather has improved over the past three days. Overall, 14 districts have been affected in Punjab and seven in Haryana.
Here are the updates on rain situation in Delhi:
Water Level In Yamuna In Delhi Down To 208.02 Metres At 10 PMAfter breaching a 45-year record three days ago, water levels in the Yamuna in Delhi came down to 208.02 metres at 10 pm on Friday even as several key areas in the city were inundated.
On Thursday, the water level had started rising after remaining stable for three hours and reached 208.66 metres by 7 pm, three metres above the danger mark of 205.33 metres.
According to Central Water Commission (CWC) data, the water level stood at 208.57 metres in the early hours of Friday and fell marginally to 208.48 metres at 5 am.
The water level in the Yamuna was 208.42 metres at 8 am. It went down further to 208.27 metres at 1 pm and 208.25 metres at 3 pm. At 6 pm, the reading stood at 208.17 metres and it was 208.02 metres at 10 pm, the data stated.
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Arvind Kejriwal Inspects Work To Open 5 Gates Of Yamuna BarrageDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday inspected the work to open 5 gates of Yamuna Barrage and said that they are trying to get these gates opened and bring the situation back to normal.
Talking to the reporters, Mr Kejriwal said, "Out of 32 gates, five are shut at the Yamuna barrage that is why waterlogging is taking place in nearby areas. We are trying to get these 5 gates opened so that the water flows back to the barrage."
"We are trying our best to bring the situation back to normal," he added.
Wazirabad, Chandrawal Water Treatment Plants Will Resume If Yamuna Level Down To 207.7 Metres: Arvind Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the water treatment plants at Wazirabad and Chandrawal will resume functioning by Saturday morning if the Yamuna water level recedes to 207.7 metres.
Visiting the ITO barrage, where five of the 32 games are jammed, obstructing the drainage of water from Delhi, he said, "The Navy is working to open them but it cannot be said when these will be opened."
"The Haryana government is responsible for their maintenance but they have no interest. We will surely begin the process to take control of the barrage," Mr Kejriwal told reporters.
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At 7 PM Yamuna Water Level Recorded At 208.14 Meters
Water level in the Yamuna Level was recorded at 208.14 meters at 7 pm and is likely to go down to 208.05 meters by 11 pm. But the water level is still 3 meters above danger level.
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Water Level In Yamuna In Delhi Down To 208.17 Metres At 6 PMAfter breaching a 45-year record three days ago, water levels in the Yamuna in Delhi came down to 208.17 metres at 6 pm on Friday even as several key areas in the city were inundated.
On Thursday, the water level had started rising after remaining stable for three hours and reached 208.66 metres by 7 pm, three metres above the danger mark of 205.33 metres.
According to Central Water Commission (CWC) data, the water level stood at 208.57 metres in the early hours of Friday and fell marginally to 208.48 metres at 5 am.
The water level in the Yamuna was 208.42 metres at 8 am. It went down further to 208.27 metres at 1 pm and 208.25 metres at 3 pm. At 6 pm, the reading stood at 208.17 metres.
As Yamuna Starts Receding, Delhi To Restart Okhla Water Treatment PlantDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday that the Okhla water treatment plant is being restarted as the water levels in the Yamuna here are receding.
The government had announced the closure of three water treatment plants -- Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla -- due to the rising water levels in the Yamuna following days of heavy rains in Delhi and the upper catchment areas.
Due to the closure of the plants, many areas in the national capital were facing a water shortage.
"With receding water levels, we are starting Okhla water treatment (plant). (I) Am reaching there to take stock," Mr Kejriwal tweeted.
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Crematoriums In Nigambodh Ghat, 3 Other Sites Closed: Delhi MayorCrematoriums located at Nigambodh Ghat, Geeta Colony, Wazirabad and Sarai Kale Khan have been closed in view of the flooding in various parts of Delhi due to Yamuna waters, Mayor Shelly Oberoi said on Friday.
The flood-like situation in Delhi has not only interrupted life in the national capital but also inundated crematoriums located near the raging Yamuna making it difficult for people who have lost their loved ones to conduct funerals.
After breaching a 45-year record three days ago, water levels in the Yamuna here came down to 208.35 metres at 11 am on Friday even as several key areas in Delhi remained inundated. The level further went down to 208.27 m at 1 pm.
Parts of Delhi receive light rainfall, adds to woes of people battling flood threatParts of the national capital received light rainfall on Friday afternoon, adding to the woes of the people as the city grapples with a flood-like situation following the overflowing of the Yamuna river. The rain was recorded in Laxmi Nagar areas and a few areas in east Delhi.
Other areas, including Lutyens' Delhi, witnessed a drizzle.
The water level of Yamuna river at Old Railway Bridge (ORB) has crossed the danger mark and is at 208.40 meters, recorded around 9 am. Release of water from the Hathnikund barrage in Yamuna Nagar district of Haryana amid incessant rainfall throughout the week has caused the Yamuna river to spill over on to parts of Delhi, despite repeated assurances from the Delhi government that it was prepared, and floods were unlikely.
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Delhi residents have been struggling to wade through the Yamuna water which has flooded the streets and also submerged houses, shops and cars. Amid the chaos, malfunctioning electric poles have added to the misery of residents. Those passing through Delhi's ITO on foot are getting shocks from electric poles after being forced to walk on the edge of the sidewalks by the Yamuna waters.
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Areas in ITO and Rajghat are still submerged as a regulator of the Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Department suffered damage near Indraprastha, exacerbating the already dire situation.
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Delhi's ITO crossing area, the busiest traffic intersection in the national capital, has been flooded after a drain regulator broke down amid rising water levels in the Yamuna river. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet earlier today confirmed that the breach is the cause of the flooding in the area, and that he has directed officials to seek the help of the Army and disaster relief force to fix it urgently.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in France, called Union Home Minister Amit Shah to enquire about the flood-like situation in parts of Delhi, sources said. During their telephonic conversation, Mr Shah briefed PM Modi about the situation and told him that the water level in the Yamuna is expected to recede in the next 24 hours, they said.
Delhi rain live updates: Arvind Kejriwal says he will visit ITO to access situation
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted today that he will visit ITO at 11 am to access flooding situation there. "This breach is causing flooding of ITO and surroundings. Engineers have been working whole nite. I have directed the Chief Secretary to seek help of Army/NDRF but this shud be fixed urgently," he had tweeted earlier.
Relief work stepped up in flood-marooned areas of Punjab, Haryana Relief work continued at a brisk pace in the flood-maroone areas of Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, where the rain fury has left normal life paralysed in worst-hit parts. Authorities in the two states have stepped up relief operations as the weather has improved over the past three days. Overall, 14 districts have been affected in Punjab and seven in Haryana.
Delhi Flood Live Updates: Yamuna Water Level Starts Receding
The national capital continued to witness a flood-like situation on Friday in several low-lying areas even as the water level of the Yamuna river continue to decrease after breaching the danger mark. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next 4-5 days in the national capital.