Continuous rain since Monday and water released from the Hathnikund barrage have swollen the Yamuna River. On Tuesday, the river crossed the danger mark, prompting authorities to issue a flood alert in Delhi. Residents fear that if rain continues, the water level may rise further and affect low-lying areas, including Jamia Nagar.
Okhla lies along the Yamuna, but no flooding has been reported in Batla House, Zakir Nagar, Abul Fazal Enclave, or Shaheen Bagh. Maqsood Alam, who visited the riverbank in Shaheen Bagh on Tuesday, said the water flow has increased but the situation in Okhla remains under control. Still, residents are anxious after the flood alert.
In a related development, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav inspected the flood-hit Badarpur Khadar village in Karawal Nagar constituency. He accused the government of neglecting public suffering and poor maintenance. Khadar is close to Shaheen Bagh.
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Several low-lying areas in Delhi face a high risk of flooding after flood alert. These include Garhi Mandu, Usmanpur, Yamuna Bazaar, Mayur Vihar Pushta, and Okhla. If the barrage continues releasing water at the same pace, water may also reach the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT).
The Yamuna River in Delhi has risen above the danger mark, flooding several low-lying areas. Authorities have launched a major evacuation drive and also issued flood alert. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected relief camps and reviewed flood preparedness to ensure residents’ safety, The Daily Jagran reported.
On Monday, over 1.8 million cusecs of water were released from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana. Between 7 am and 10 am, the barrage discharged more than 1.2 million cusecs. The flow included 2,72,745 cusecs at 7 am, 3,11,032 cusecs at 8 am, 3,29,313 cusecs at 9 am, and 3,21,653 cusecs at 10 am.
Heavy rain over the past two days has added to the flood threat in Delhi. The city received 399.8 mm of rainfall in August, the highest for the month in 15 years. In 2010, August saw 455.8 mm. By comparison, August 2023 recorded 91.8 mm, August 2022 had 41.6 mm, and 2021 logged 237 mm. Since June, Delhi has received over 750 mm of rain, already crossing its seasonal monsoon average of 774.4 mm.
Despite the rising Yamuna, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday assured residents that Delhi is not in danger. Authorities, however, remain on high alert.
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“This time, despite a high discharge of over 3 lakh cusecs, the level is expected to go up to 207 metres or above. But I can assure the people that they need not worry, as flooding will not occur beyond the floodplains. We are receiving hourly reports and are monitoring the situation. Delhi is not in danger,” the Chief Minister emphasised.
“The large-scale desilting of the Yamuna and its drains over the past six months has significantly strengthened flood defences. All barrage gates have been opened to ensure smooth flow, preventing any stagnation. The water is flowing out as swiftly as it enters in 2023, the water level had reached 208.66 metres, she noted.
“There is an average of 72 hours for the water to reach here. We are fully prepared. The preparation is such that as much water comes in, it will be drained out. In the last six months, we have done the desilting of drains and there is no blockage,” Gupta told reporters on the sidelines of an event. The Chief Minister further stated that the Yamuna floodplains will be affected and that the residents will face issues; however, she also stressed that the inundation will be restricted to that area.
