In the National Capital Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna River has risen and is expected to have crossed the danger mark this morning due to heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR.
The old railway bridge has been closed for operations, and the evacuation process under the supervision of district magistrates has been initiated in several areas, with people living under the old railway bridge, parts of Mayur Vihar and Yamuna Bazar, among others, being moved.
The Delhi Traffic Police announced the closure of the Old Iron Bridge for traffic and public movement from 4 pm on September 2 until further orders.Commuters have been advised to use Hanuman Setu, Raja Ram Kohli Marg, and Geeta Colony Road as alternate routes, avoid the Old Iron Bridge and adjoining stretches, and rely on public transport while planning extra travel time.
The Delhi government yesterday issued a flood warning for the Capital after the release of over three lakh cusecs of water from Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage between 8 am and 5 pm yesterday due to heavy rainfall in the mountains.
While the warning mark for Delhi is 204.50 metres, the danger mark is 205.33 metres and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.
The Old Railway Bridge over Yamuna in Delhi serves as a key observation point for tracking the river’s flow and potential flood risks.
On Monday, disaster management authorities said the water level at the Old Railway Bridge stood at 204.94 metres at 5 pm. The Hathnikund Barrage recorded a discharge of 292,365 cusecs, while the Wazirabad Barrage reported 41,830 cusecs. Further downstream, the Okhla Barrage recorded a discharge of 56,455 cusecs.
According to an update shared at 8 a.m., the river received a discharge of 1.76 lakh cusecs from Hathni Kund Barrage, 69,210 cusec from Wazirabad Barrage, and 73,619 from Okhla Barrage. Authorities have been making announcements from boats, asking people living near the riverbanks to evacuate.
“We are constantly urging residents to vacate areas at risk of flooding. All district magistrates have been directed to remain prepared for any flood-like situation,” an official