The Yamuna River’s water level was estimated by the Central Water Commission to reach a record 207.99 meters on Wednesday night
The water level surpassed the mark, rising over this estimate to 208.05 meters, putting Delhi in a “extreme situation” when floodwater invaded the city on Wednesday night.
The Central Water Commission’s most recent projection indicates that the Yamuna River’s water level might rise to 208.75 meters on Thursday between 3-5 pm. The river was running at 208.46 meters as of 7 a.m.
Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, has asked the federal government to step in and guarantee that the amount of water released from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana be reduced in response to the current situation.
What caused the flood in Delhi?
Intense rainfall that occurred over a brief period of time has been blamed as the main reason for the Yamuna River flooding portions of Delhi. According to Central Water Commission representatives, encroachment and siltation may have caused the water discharged from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana to travel significantly faster to Delhi than it had previously.
River Yamuna Breaks All-Time Record in Delhi Flood; Kejriwal Calls Emergency Meeting Experts have noted that the water’s constricted passageway may have contributed to its enhanced speed. They contend that if the same amount of rain had fallen over a few days instead of all at once, the situation would not have been as severe.
Areas Affected By Flooding: Boat Club, Neeli Chhatri Temple, Monastery Market, Yamuna Bazar, Vishwakarma colony, Neem Karoli gaushala, and the section between Majnu ka Tila and Wazirabad have all been impacted. In addition, if the water level rises higher, portions of Mayur Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan, Laxmi Nagar, Badarpur, Shaheen Bagh, and Jamia Nagar might experience more flooding.
Conclusion The Yamuna River’s water level was estimated to reach a record 207.99 meters on Wednesday night, causing Delhi to face an “extreme situation” when floodwater invaded the city. The Central Water Commission’s projections suggest that the river may rise to 208.75 meters on Thursday between 3-5 pm.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called for the federal government to reduce water released from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana. The flood is attributed to intense rainfall over a short period, with Central Water Commission representatives claiming encroachment and siltation may have caused the water discharged from the Hathnikund barrage to travel faster to Delhi.
Experts argue that the water’s constricted passageway contributed to its enhanced speed, and if the same amount of rain had fallen over a few days, the situation would not have been as severe. Flooding affected areas such as Boat Club, Neeli Chhatri Temple, Monastery Market, Yamuna Bazar, Vishwakarma colony, Neem Karoli gaushala, and the section between Majnu ka Tila and Wazirabad.
