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The Yamuna River in Delhi is flowing dangerously close to the 205-meter mark following heavy rainfall upstream. All 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage were opened after 1.78 lakh cusec of water entered the river system. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited affected areas at Yamuna Bazaar where water entered residential neighborhoods. The administration has set up relief measures including food, water, and evacuation facilities in schools for residents seeking safer locations.

Key Points: Yamuna River Nears Danger Mark in Delhi After Heavy Rains

  • Hathinikund Barrage opened all 18 gates after 1.78 lakh cusec water inflow
  • Water entered residential areas at Yamuna Bazaar near riverbanks
  • Administration providing food, water and medical facilities to affected residents
  • School arrangements made for evacuation with shelter and necessary help
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Yamuna river flows close to danger mark in Delhi

Delhi's Yamuna River approaches 205m danger level as Hathinikund Barrage releases 1.78 lakh cusec water. CM Rekha Gupta assures situation under control with relief measures.

"The situation is under control. The water level was close to 206 m in the morning, but it has not crossed this mark yet. - Delhi CM Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, August 21

The Yamuna River in the national capital is flowing close to the danger level.

Visual from Loha Pul on Thursday showed the water close to the 205 m mark.

The opening of all 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage was opened after 1.78 lakh cusec of water came into the river due to heavy rainfall, resulting in a rise in the water level of the river.

Continuous change in water level over the past few weeks has kept the administration on its toes.

Earlier, on Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the residential area at Yamuna Bazaar, where water from the overflowing Yamuna River had entered and assured that there is no flood-like situation in Delhi and the water level will drop within one to two days.

After assessing the affected area, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, "The situation is under control. The water level was close to 206 m in the morning, but it has not crossed this mark yet. The water should recede in a day or two. We are providing food and water, as well as a medical facility here. There is no flood situation in Delhi."

She said that the administration has made arrangements in school for those who want to go to a safer location, providing them with a place to stay and food, as well as all the necessary help in the affected area.

The Yamuna River was flowing close to the danger mark, and it was due to this that the water entered the residential areas near the riverbank. CM Gupta visited the affected area to analyse the situation and talk to the people living in the area.

The Yamuna River is flowing close to the danger mark after all 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar were opened on Sunday due to rising water level after continuous rain.

The visuals of the river at Delhi's ITO showed that the water has neared the danger mark. This raised concern among the authorities.

Earlier, all the 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage were opened after 1.78 lakh cusec of water came into the river due to heavy rainfall, resulting in a rise in the water level.

Vijay Garg, Executive Engineer of the Irrigation Department, said, "1.78 lakh cusec of water has come into the river after the recent rainfall. This is the highest water level of this season."

The water level in rivers is increasing due to continuous rainfall, and flood-like situations are being witnessed in several regions.

- ANI

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Priya S
My relatives live near Yamuna Bazaar and they had to temporarily shift. Glad the administration is providing food and medical facilities. Hope the water recedes soon as CM said. 🙏
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Arjun K
1.78 lakh cusec is massive! No wonder the barrage gates had to be opened. Hope Haryana and Delhi governments coordinate better to handle such situations. The river needs proper maintenance throughout the year.
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Sarah B
I appreciate that the CM visited the affected areas personally. That shows concern for citizens. But I hope the relief measures actually reach everyone who needs them. Sometimes there are gaps in implementation.
Vikram M
The real problem is encroachment on river floodplains. We keep building where we shouldn't and then act surprised when nature does what it always does. Need long-term urban planning!
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Michael C
Stay safe everyone! Hope the water level drops soon. Good to see schools being used as shelters - that's practical thinking during emergencies.

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