The Yamuna River rose to a significant level of 206.36 meters, which is only 2.30 meters less than its all -time highest level 208.66 meters recorded on 13 July 2023. The rapid increase in the water level is due to heavy flow from the upper barrages, with 1.76 lakh cusecs of Cusecs, 93,260 cusecs from Hathinikund, 93,260 cusecs and 1.15 lakh cusecs of water from Okhla. Authorities have closed the old railway bridge (ORB) and have implemented emergency measures in low -lying areas. Officials have also banned public movement, including a ban on idol immersion, as the evacuation operations continue amid the possibility of further floods.
Yamuna water level in Delhi is continuously increasing
Amidst the possibility of the river water level and the rise in the water level, the authorities have issued a flood warning and the water level has projected to reach 206.90 meters. The flood consultation released on Tuesday evening states, “As per the current signs, the water level is likely to reach 206.90 meters by 7 am on September 3, 2025 and after that the water level is likely to rise.”
The Yamuna river in Delhi crossed the withdrawal mark on Tuesday, where the water level was recorded at 206.03 meters and has been increasing since then. Due to the rise in the water level, the district administration is transporting people living in low -lying areas to safe places and ORB has been closed for traffic.
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An official of the Central Flood Control Room said, “The main reason for increasing the water level is the huge amount of water being released every hour from Wazirabad and Hathinikund barrage. According to the forecast, the water level may increase further. ”1.62 lakh cusecs of cusecs in the river and 1.38 lakh cusecs of water were released from Hathinikund barrage at eight o’clock in the morning.
Rain havoc in North India
Other northern states are also struggling with continuous rains, causing cloudburst and flood incidents in the last few weeks. The rich rivers have submerged the huge plains, disrupted rail and road networks and forced schools to close in many areas. The rain is not taking the name of stopping, so the authorities have postponed the pilgrimage of several Himalayan pilgrimage centers as a precaution to avoid further disasters.
Fierce floods in Punjab
Apart from the capital, the situation is equally frightening. According to the state government, Punjab has been struggling with its worst flood crisis since 1988, in which 30 people have been confirmed and more than 3.5 lakh people have been affected in 23 districts. After heavy rains in the upper areas, Sutlej, Vyas, Ravi and many seasonal rivers are flowing above the danger mark, which has submerged more than 1,400 villages.
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In Jalandhar, areas such as Jalandhar Heights have been submerged in 5 to 6 feet of water due to waterlogging, causing the drainage systems to be badly affected due to failure of drainage systems. In Kapurthala, due to the rising water level in the Kali Bein River, the authorities have to open 12 gates of Kanjali Wetland and nearby villages have been placed on high alert.
Red alert issued in Himachal
High alerts continue due to landslides, sudden floods and large -scale roads in the entire hill state due to continuous torrential rains in Himachal Pradesh. India Meteorological Department has issued red alert for extremely heavy rains in select areas and an orange alert for the next 48 hours. Heavy rains are expected in major districts like Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi, while other districts including Shimla and Lahaul-Spiti are being monitored strictly.