New Delhi: The rising water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has broken the 45-year-old record, touching 207.55 metres, flooding homes, and markets, and putting people in the affected areas under immense hardship.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has conducted an emergency meeting and called upon the Central government to ensure that no further water is released from Haryanas Hatnikund barrage.
In a letter addressed to Home Minister Amit Shah, he requested that only a limited quantity of water be released from the Hathnikund barrage to prevent any further rise in the water level of the Yamuna River.
Kejriwal underscored that the importance of avoiding floods in Delhi, especially with the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to take place in the national capital. He expressed concern that a flood situation in Delhi would send a negative message to the world.
Over the past three days, Delhi has witnessed a significant increase in the water level of the Yamuna River.
As a precautionary measure, the administration has relocated residents from flood-prone areas and closed the Old Railway Bridge to both traffic and train movement.
Officials from the Central Water Commission have predicted a further rise in the water level, potentially reaching 207.57 meters later in the day. This continuous increase may lead to an extreme flood alert in Old Delhi.
Delhi Police has also imposed restrictions on public gatherings in flood-prone areas to ensure safety.
