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The Yamuna River's rising waters have made the approach road to Yamuna Bank Metro Station inaccessible. Delhi Metro has advised passengers to plan alternate routes while confirming the station itself remains operational. The river continues to flow significantly above the danger mark of 205.33 meters, reaching 207.47 meters on Thursday morning. Severe waterlogging and flooding have been reported across multiple areas of Delhi as the city braces for more rainfall.

Key Points: Yamuna Bank Metro Approach Road Inaccessible Due to Rising Water Levels

  • Yamuna River flowing at 207.47m, well above 205.33m danger mark
  • DMRC confirms station operational despite inaccessible approach road
  • IMD predicts continued thunderstorms and moderate rain through September 8
  • Severe waterlogging and flooding reported across multiple Delhi areas
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Road leading to Yamuna Bank Metro station becomes inaccessible due to rising Yamuna water levels, says DMRC

Delhi Metro warns Yamuna Bank station approach road is flooded due to rising Yamuna levels. Station remains operational but passengers must use alternate routes.

"Due to the escalating water levels of the Yamuna River, the approach road leading to Yamuna Bank Metro Station is currently inaccessible - DMRC"

New Delhi, September 4

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday announced that due to the escalating water levels of the Yamuna River, the approach road leading to the Yamuna Bank Metro Station was currently inaccessible. DMRC advised the passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and consider alternate routes.

DMRC further stated that the metro station was operational, and an interchange facility was available.

In a post on X, DMRC wrote, "Due to the escalating water levels of the Yamuna River, the approach road leading to Yamuna Bank Metro Station is currently inaccessible. Kindly plan your journey accordingly and consider alternate routes. However, the station is operational and interchange facility is available".

Meanwhile, the Yamuna River is continuously flowing above the danger level mark of 205.33m following incessant rainfall.

Yamuna's water level at Old Railway Bridge was recorded at 207.47 meters at 10 a.m. on Thursday. The level remained steady for two hours with the same reading recorded at 8 and 9 a.m. today.

The warning mark of the Yamuna for the city is 204.5 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres. Evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.

Earlier today, the water level of the Yamuna River stood at 207.48 m between 6 and 7 am.

However, despite a slight decline in the river's water level in the capital, the Yamuna River continues to flow above the danger level.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for Delhi, a "thunderstorm with rain" has been predicted for today (September 4), followed by "generally cloudy sky with moderate rain" on September 5. IMD has also predicted a "thunderstorm with rain" for September 6, followed by a "generally cloudy sky" on September 7 and 8.

Meanwhile, Delhi continues to grapple with waterlogging and signs of possible flooding. Today, early morning visuals from Loha Pul and nearby areas showed the expanded Yamuna River that continues to wreak havoc following heavy and continuous rainfall.

Severe waterlogging was witnessed as the water from the overflowing Yamuna River entered parts of the national capital. Visuals show the waterlogged roads of Delhi's Monastery Market area.

In Delhi's Civil Lines area, vehicles were submerged, and buildings were flooded on Bela Road as water from the overflowing Yamuna River entered the area.

As a preventive measure, people residing in the low-lying areas near the Yamuna River were shifted to safer locations, anticipating a flood emergency.

Some of the relief camps set up near Mayur Vihar-Phase 1 were also flooded as the Yamuna River continues to swell due to continuous rainfall.

On Wednesday afternoon, heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and the NCR, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in low-lying areas, and leading to the Yamuna once again flowing above the danger mark.

Due to heavy rain, the Yamuna water level recorded an all-time high of 208.66 metres on Wednesday.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why are we facing this situation every year? The government should have better flood management systems in place by now. So many people's daily lives are getting disrupted. 😔
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Aman W
At least the station is still operational and interchange is available. Good that DMRC is keeping people informed through social media. Stay safe everyone! 🚇
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Sarah B
My heart goes out to those living in low-lying areas who had to evacuate. Can't imagine how difficult it must be to leave your home like that. Hope relief measures are adequate.
Vikram M
The fact that relief camps themselves are getting flooded shows how severe this situation is. We need long-term solutions, not just temporary arrangements.
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Michael C
Just saw visuals from Loha Pul - it's terrifying how much the river has expanded. Please everyone, avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas. Safety first!

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