August 31, 2025 2:21 PM.
In the capital Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna River crossed the danger mark this morning.
The river is flowing above 205.33 metres and is rising due to continuous heavy rainfall. The city has been experiencing rainfall for the past few days.
IMD has forecast generally cloudy sky with moderate rain in Delhi till Tuesday. It has forecast thunderstorms with rain for the coming week.
Meanwhile, a flood relief camp has been set up in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar for evacuation of affected people in case the river water rises further.
The water level of Delhi’s Yamuna crossed the danger mark on Sunday morning. The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.
The water level of the Yamuna is above 205.33 metres and is rising due to continuous heavy rainfall in Delhi. Delhi has been experiencing rainfall for the past few days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain” forecast in New Delhi from today till September 2. “Thunderstorm with rain’ forecast has been issued for September 3, whereas “Rain or Thundershowers” forecast has been issued for September 4 and 5.
Earlier on Thursday, a flood relief camp was set up in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar, as the water level of the River Yamuna had crossed the danger mark the previous day.
“These tents are set up for living… People living inside their homes near the river will come out and live in these tents when the flood comes,” Ashok, a resident of Mayur Vihar, said to ANI about these flood relief camps.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruption across Himachal Pradesh, affecting road connectivity and public utilities.
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) of the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the cumulative death count since the onset of the monsoon on June 20 has risen to 320.
Of these, 166 fatalities were a result of rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, and electrocution, while road accidents caused 154 deaths. The ongoing heavy rains have been the primary reason for most of the recent utility disruptions.