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:
#WATCH | Delhi: "...Our challenge was how to fix the bridge. Army personnel have been deployed here since morning. It was a difficult task because the water current was around 5-6 knots here...We are standing on the other side of the Bund...," says Delhi LG VK Saxena as he... pic.twitter.com/izWyGpC3gv
- ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023
Delhi | Indian Army completes around 80% of the restoration of Bund at the I&FC regulator near the WHO Building. The work is to be completed tonight. Restoration of the collapsed regulator to start thereafter. Army also completes the clearing of silt and sludge that had jammed 5... pic.twitter.com/39exffJAy6
- ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023
Yamuna Water Inundated Pathways Of Gandhi Memorial At Rajghat: OfficialWater from the Yamuna entered Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat in Delhi, inundating its lawns and pathways, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti Vice-Chairman Vijay Goel said today.
Delhi Floods - Atishi On Crisis: We're Going To See More Of ThisAtishi denied charges that the underlying reasons for the current crisis were rooted in mismanagement and laxity by the Delhi government.
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.
#WATCH | Delhi | It is very unfortunate.. those three children went swimming in the river.. we have warned so many times that do not go near the rivers...This is a very big crisis..everyone should work together and not play the blame game: Arvind Kejriwal, CM of Delhi on three... pic.twitter.com/GUxwv4a3EU
- ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023
3 Teenagers Drown While Trying To Swim In Flood Waters In Northeast DelhiThe victims, between 12 and 15-year-old, dived into floodwater at a ground in Northeast Delhi's Mukundpur area for a bath around 3 pm, after which they drowned.
#WATCH | Delhi | Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur in Delhi, Haryana, and adjoining areas for the next 5 days. We are expecting a slight increase in rainfall on the 17th and 18th July. However, the flooding in Delhi is not due to localized rain but because the Yamuna... pic.twitter.com/31vwE5BwTh
- ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023
#WATCH | Delhi | The water has receded slightly but we are still on high alert and fully prepared for any emergency. There are still 4-5 places which are affected by severe waterlogging. We have rescued almost 900 people and 600 animals from the affected areas and the relief work... pic.twitter.com/CYHvkI7lTv
- ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023
Delhi Floods: Firms Ask Employees To Work From Home As Key Roads WaterloggedCompanies have also introduced flexible working hours and introduced other changes for the convenience of the employees.
ITO Flooding Live News, Delhi Flooded, Yamuna Water Level: Army Joins Flood Relief Ops In Delhi, Busiest Road Is SubmergedDelhi'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.
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.
Delhi Flood | Queue At Hand Pumps As Delhi Closes Water Treatment PlantsSupplies of drinking water in New Delhi have fallen by a quarter today because three treatment plants have been flooded, as the Yamuna river overflowed after incessant rain.
#WATCH | Flood situation in Delhi: Heavy rainfall & increase in Yamuna river's water level triggers waterlogging in parts of Delhi; Drone visuals from Red Fort area. pic.twitter.com/qUWgPtr6M5
- ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023
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.
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.
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.
Whole night, our teams worked to fix the damage at regulator of drain no 12 near WHO building.
- Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) July 14, 2023
Still, the water of Yamuna is entering the city through this breach. The Govt has directed Chief Secretary to take it up on highest priority.
NDTV Ground Report: Rajghat Submerged, Flood-Like Situation In Parts Of Delhi@Priyanshi50 reports pic.twitter.com/n6BfFw0qnV
- NDTV (@ndtv) July 14, 2023
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.
