After days of relentless rain, the Yamuna continues to flow above the danger level, prompting evacuations in vulnerable pockets, even as authorities urge calm and step up relief measures.
New Delhi, September 6 – The Yamuna River is once again flowing above the danger mark, raising fresh concerns for residents of low-lying areas in the national capital. On Saturday morning, the river’s water level was measured above 205.33 metres, the official danger threshold. The warning level stands at 204.5 metres, while evacuations are mandated once waters cross 206 metres.
The situation follows days of heavy and persistent rainfall, which has pushed the Yamuna to alarming levels. Just two days ago, on Wednesday, the river swelled to an unprecedented 208.66 metres, marking one of the highest levels recorded in Delhi’s recent history.
Authorities Urge Calm Amid Rising Waters
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma, after visiting the Civil Lines area on Friday, sought to dispel fears of large-scale flooding. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized that panic was being unnecessarily stoked.
“There is not a drop of water in Civil Lines. The service road next to the Ring Road lies 8 to 10 feet below road level, and rainwater is being pumped out. It is not right to portray Delhi as if the entire city has been submerged by the Yamuna,” Verma said.
He assured that he would also inspect the situation at Nigam Bodh Ghat, another sensitive stretch along the riverbank.
Localised Flooding Continues
Despite reassurances, drone visuals captured from Loha Pul earlier on Friday showed the Yamuna flowing menacingly above danger levels. Several areas including Monastery Market, Yamuna Bazaar, Vasudev Ghat, and adjoining residential colonies were inundated.
Waterlogging forced the installation of heavy-duty pumps around Vasudev Ghat to drain out floodwater, while residents in low-lying clusters near Mayur Vihar Phase-1 were shifted to nearby relief camps as a precautionary measure.
A City on Alert
The capital remains on alert as officials continue to monitor the Yamuna’s levels round the clock. While some areas remain dry, the looming threat of further rainfall combined with high river levels keeps authorities and citizens on edge.
The Delhi government has urged people to stay calm, follow safety advisories, and avoid spreading panic as relief teams work to manage the situation.