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Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra visited flood-affected areas near the Old Yamuna bridge to oversee rescue operations. He highlighted efforts to rescue trapped animals, particularly noting that over 300 cows were being moved to safety. Meanwhile, the Yamuna River continues to flow above the danger mark at 207 meters. Severe waterlogging has been reported across several areas of the national capital.

Key Points: Kapil Mishra Inspects Delhi Flood Relief Near Old Yamuna Bridge

  • Minister Mishra personally monitoring flood relief operations near Old Yamuna bridge
  • Over 300 cows being relocated from flooded areas to cowsheds
  • Government officials and doctors on-site assisting rescue efforts
  • Yamuna River levels remain above danger mark at 207 meters
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Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra inspects flood-affected areas near Old Yamuna bridge

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra oversees rescue operations and animal evacuations amid Yamuna River flooding, with over 300 cows being relocated to safety.

"These cows were brought here from the cowshed; they were trapped in the flood. Currently, there are 300 cows here - Kapil Mishra"

New Delhi, September 6

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra took stock of the rescue and relief operations at the flood-affected areas near the Old Yamuna bridge in the national capital.

Speaking with the reporters, the Karawal Nagar MLA also highlighted the government's efforts to rescue the trapped animals in the flood. Mishra said that over 300 cows are being shifted to the cowsheds.

"These cows were brought here from the cowshed; they were trapped in the flood. Currently, there are 300 cows here, and tonight, as well as tomorrow, all these cows will be shifted to the cowshed," Kapil Mishra said.

"Our government officials, SDM, and doctors are present here. I am personally taking the report, and we are looking after all the arrangements for the flood-affected people who have come here. There are some more animals that are trapped, so they will be rescued," he added.

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday urged not to create unnecessary panic among citizens as he visited the Civil Lines area of Delhi amid the heavy rainfall in the national capital over the past few days.

Speaking to the reporters, Parvesh Verma said, "There is not a drop of water in the Civil Lines area. The service road adjoining the ring road is 8 to 10 feet below the road level, and rainwater is being pumped out. It is not right to say that Delhi is submerged in the Yamuna River."

As of Friday, the warning mark of the Yamuna for the national capital was reported to be at 204.5 metres, while the danger mark was 205.33 metres. Evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.

The water level in the Yamuna River at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge stood above the 207-metre mark on Friday morning, a day after reaching the season's highest at 207.48 metres between 6 and 7 am (on Thursday).

Severe waterlogging has been reported in several areas as water entered parts of the national capital.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Why do ministers give contradictory statements? One says Delhi is submerged, another says not a drop of water. Please coordinate and give accurate information to citizens!
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Arjun K
The water level at 207 meters is really concerning. We need better flood management systems in Delhi. This happens every monsoon season. When will we learn?
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Sarah B
Appreciate that officials and doctors are on site. Hope they have adequate medical supplies and clean drinking water for affected families. Stay strong, Delhi!
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Vikram M
Good initiative to rescue animals too. In our culture, cows are considered sacred, so it's heartening to see them being prioritized along with human rescue efforts.
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Michael C
The evacuation threshold at 206 meters while current level is 207+ shows how quickly situations can escalate. Hope early warning systems are working properly for residents.

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