New Delhi: With flood water in Yamuna entering various low-lying areas due to continuous rains, Delhi government has begun evacuating people residing in these localities and sounded an alert.
Yamuna river has touched 204.75 mts mark while the danger mark is 204.83 mts.
The flood control department as well as disaster management authority have been asked to use all their resources to extend all possible help to those affected by the flood.
A control room, which will function round-the-clock, has already been set up to coordinate relief and rescue operations.
Expressing concern over rising level of water in Yamuna river, Flood Control Minister Raj Kumar Chouhan said Hathnikund dam in neighbouring Haryana has released 4.20 lakh cusecs of water on Thursday which may result in the river crossing the danger level.
"We have made all the necessary arrangements to deal with the situation. But still, the rising level of Yamuna is a matter of great concern," he said.
Earlier, at a high-level meeting to review the situation, Chouhan directed all departments concerned and agencies to put all their efforts to extend possible help to the affected people.
Yamuna river has touched 204.75 mts mark
The flood control department as well as disaster management authority have been asked to use all their resources to extend all possible help to those affected by the flood.
Expressing concern over rising level of water in Yamuna river, Flood Control Minister Raj Kumar Chouhan said Hathnikund dam in neighbouring Haryana has released 4.20 lakh cusecs of water on Thursday which may result in the river crossing the danger level.
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Earlier, at a high-level meeting to review the situation, Chouhan directed all departments concerned and agencies to put all their efforts to extend possible help to the affected people.
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