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The Delhi government has issued a flood warning after Haryana released massive water from Hathni Kund barrage. Water levels at Old Railway Bridge are expected to cross the danger mark within two days. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has activated a comprehensive flood-preparedness plan across vulnerable areas. Relief and rescue teams are on full alert to handle any emergency situation.

Key Points: Delhi Flood Alert Issued After Hathni Kund Barrage Water Release

  • 3.29 lakh cusecs water released from Hathni Kund barrage at 9 AM
  • Water takes 48-50 hours to reach Delhi from upstream
  • Old Railway Bridge level may exceed 206.50m danger mark
  • Relief teams deployed with comprehensive flood-preparedness plan
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Flood alert in Delhi after water released from Hathni Kund in Haryana

Delhi issues flood warning as 3.29 lakh cusecs released from Hathni Kund barrage. Water levels expected to exceed danger mark at Old Railway Bridge within 48 hours.

"The water level of Old Railway Bridge may cross the danger level and is likely to exceed 206.50 metres - Executive Engineer Shiv Kumar"

New Delhi, Sep 1

The Delhi government’s Central Flood Control Room on Monday issued a flood warning after the discharge of 3.29 lakh cusecs of water from the Hathni Kund barrage in Haryana in the morning at around 9 A.M., an official said.

The official said water released from upstream barrages typically takes 48 to 50 hours to reach Delhi, but the situation is being closely monitored and all the agencies concerned have been asked to take precautionary measures to handle a flood-like situation.

The flood warning issued by Executive Engineer Shiv Kumar, incharge of the control room, said, “The water level of Old Railway Bridge may cross the danger level and is likely to exceed 206.50 metres. So, all the Sector Officers are hereby advised to keep a strict vigil in their respective areas and to take necessary action at vulnerable points, such as people residing within the river embankments, shall be warned and shifted to safer places.”

The flood warning said, “The police and the staff of Irrigation and Flood Control Department would undertake patrolling along right and left marginal embankments and keep vigil round-the-clock on the vulnerable points, regulators/pumps, as required.”

The warning also listed the benchmarks at Old Railway Bridge which include: Warning level 204.50 metres, Danger Level 205.33 metres and Highest Flood Level observed on July 13, 2023 at 208.66 metres.

An Apex Committee has been constituted under the Chairpersonship of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to recommend, supervise and co-ordinate flood control measures in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

A Central Flood Control Room has also been established, to assist the Apex Committee and it will function round the clock at L.M. Bund, Shastri Nagar, till October 15 or till monsoon withdraws.

Earlier, CM Gupta inspected several flood-prone stretches along the Yamuna, including Asita Ghat, Yamuna Chhath Ghat, Regulator No. 12, the East Delhi DM office, and the Central Flood Control Room.

Accompanied by Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma and senior officials, she assured that a comprehensive flood-preparedness plan has been activated.

The Chief Minister said relief and rescue teams are deployed with full alertness so that every situation can be dealt with.

“I want to assure the people of Delhi that the government stands with you at every step,” she said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Living in Yamuna Khadar area. Already started packing essentials. Hope the relief teams are actually prepared this time. Last year was a nightmare!
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Aman W
Good that they're being proactive with warnings. Haryana releasing water is necessary but coordination between states could be better. This happens every monsoon season.
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Delhi, I appreciate the detailed warning system. The benchmarks and timelines mentioned show good planning. Stay safe everyone!
Vikram M
Why does this keep happening every year? Instead of temporary measures, we need permanent solutions for flood management. Yamuna needs proper dredging and embankment strengthening.
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Nisha Z
My family lives near the embankment area. We've already received warning messages from local authorities. Good to see early action this time. 👍
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Michael C
The coordination between Haryana and Delhi seems better this year. Timely water release information helps Delhi prepare. Hope the 48-hour window is sufficient for evacuations.

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