Resulting from heavy rains and constant rainfall within the drainage areas of Haryana and Uttarakhand, the Yamuna River in Delhi is flowing with rising ranges. The authorities have warned the low-lying areas and are monitoring the alarming scenario.
Yamuna river is nearing warning ranges in Delhi
As Delhi-NCR is witnessing a heavy spell of rains this monsoon, the capital’s Yamuna River has neared the warning stage. It has reached 204.14 metres, coming nearer to the warning stage of 204.5 metres. The scenario has turn out to be worse on account of constant rainfall within the drainage areas of Haryana and Uttarakhand. The scenario has alarmed the authorities who’ve turn out to be alert because the water stage within the river is exhibiting no signal of discount.
Yamuna river could cross warning mark quickly
Although the water stage may be very a lot under the hazard mark of 205.33 metres, the Irrigation and Flood Management Division is cautious because the officers are monitoring the scenario on a regular basis. Delhi witnessed its highest flood stage reaching 208.66 metres in July 2023, on account of which many low-lying areas of the capital, together with outstanding areas like Yamuna Bazar, Rajghat, and Civil Traces noticed widespread inundation.
The officers from the division stated that the water popping out from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana is steadily feeding the Yamuna River, which may cross the warning stage within the subsequent 24-48 hours if flooded from additional heavy rains. Residents dwelling near the river space, which has turn out to be a susceptible zone, could be suggested to evacuate if the river crosses the hazard mark. As a precautionary measure, the authorities have requested the residents dwelling in low-lying areas close to the Yamuna to be cautious and keep away from going near the river and strictly comply with official advisories.
Flood like scenario in elements of Uttar Pradesh
In the meantime, a number of districts of Uttar Pradesh are on excessive alert as main rivers, together with the Saryu, Ken, Yamuna and Chambal, are flowing at or above hazard ranges following steady rainfall within the hilly areas and launch of water from dams. Visuals from Prayagraj up to now few days have proven the 2 rivers of the capital and the NCR area, Ganga and Yamuna rivers, flowing past hazard ranges, making a flood-like scenario in lots of areas. The rising water ranges have flooded low-lying areas.
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