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Delhi MP Swati Maliwal has personally visited flood-affected areas in the national capital, witnessing the dire situation caused by rising Yamuna waters. She announced her intention to donate a month's salary to the Punjab relief fund, urging citizens to support ongoing rescue efforts. Multiple regions including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi are experiencing severe flooding, with authorities working to evacuate residents from vulnerable zones. The continuous rainfall has significantly complicated relief and rescue operations across North India.

Key Points: Swati Maliwal Visits Yamuna Flood Zones Donates Relief Aid

  • Yamuna River crosses danger mark after Haryana water release
  • Multiple North Indian states experiencing severe flooding
  • Delhi government setting up relief camps for displaced residents
  • Maliwal inspects affected zones including Yamuna Bazar and ITO
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Swati Maliwal visits flood-hit Yamuna bazar, donates one-month salary to Punjab relief fund

Delhi MP Swati Maliwal surveys flood-hit areas, pledges one-month salary to Punjab relief efforts amid rising Yamuna waters

"At this time of crisis, we all must come forward and help - Swati Maliwal"

New Delhi, Sep 3

MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday visited flood-affected areas of the national capital, including Yamuna Bazar, ITO and Shastri Park, and expressed concern over the worsening situation caused by rising water levels of the Yamuna River.

Speaking to IANS, Maliwal said, "The whole of North India, including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, is suffering from floods. The situation in Punjab is extremely bad. People have died, and even in Delhi, flood-like conditions have emerged. I have visited ITO, Shastri Park and Yamuna Bazar. The water level has increased, but the government is trying its best to evacuate people. Tents and food shelters have been arranged. A few people are still left to be evacuated. I request everyone to cooperate."

Maliwal also announced that she would donate her one-month salary to the Punjab relief fund and appealed to citizens to contribute generously.

"At this time of crisis, we all must come forward and help," she urged.

Notably, the Yamuna crossed the danger mark after water was released from the Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana, prompting authorities in Delhi to begin evacuating residents from low-lying areas.

Continuous rainfall over the last few days has further aggravated the situation, leaving several neighbourhoods in East and Central Delhi submerged.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the state government was monitoring the situation around the clock.

"We are evacuating people from vulnerable areas and shifting them to safer locations. Relief camps have been set up and all necessary arrangements for food, water and shelter are being made," she assured.

Meanwhile, visuals from Yamuna Bazar showed families moving out with their belongings while rescue teams used boats to ferry stranded residents.

Officials confirmed that many have already been relocated, though challenges remain due to persistent rainfall and rising river levels.

With the situation in Punjab and Delhi worsening, both state and civic authorities have appealed for public cooperation as relief and rescue efforts continue.

- IANS

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Priya S
Yamuna Bazar and ITO areas flood every year. Instead of temporary relief, we need permanent solutions. When will our governments fix the drainage and river management systems? 😔
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Aman W
Punjab is really suffering badly this time. Good that she's directing help there too. We need to support our fellow citizens in this difficult time 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
I appreciate her visiting the actual affected areas. Many politicians just make statements from their offices. At least she's seeing the ground reality firsthand.
Karthik V
While the donation is commendable, one MP's salary won't solve this crisis. We need coordinated action between Delhi, Haryana, and UP governments to manage water release properly.
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Nisha Z
My relatives in Shastri Park had to evacuate yesterday. The water level is really scary this time. Thankful for the rescue teams working day and night 🚣‍♂️

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