Yamuna Water Level Nears Evacuation Threshold

Quick Summary

• Water levels in the Yamuna river at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge rose to 205.79 metres on Tuesday morning, close to the evacuation level of 206 metres.
• The danger mark for the river is 205.33 metres,which was breached on Monday afternoon when levels reached 205.55 metres and continued rising thereafter.
• Officials stated that high water levels are due to increased discharge from the Hathnikund (38,361 cusecs per hour) and Wazirabad (68,230 cusecs per hour) barrages upstream.
• Water released from barrages typically takes 48 to 50 hours to reach Delhi and even lower discharges have been contributing to rising water levels above warning thresholds in the city (204.50 metres).
• Agencies are monitored flood-like conditions closely,with precautionary measures underway; evacuation will begin if necessary.
• Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is expected to inspect low-lying areas along Yamuna for flood preparedness efforts.

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Rising water in Delhi’s Yamuna highlights ongoing challenges of managing monsoonal flooding alongside barrage operations upstream in Haryana-Uttar Pradesh regions . while contingency reviewed practical readiness operation