Delhi on alert as water level in Yamuna further rises

Yamuna river in Delhi has been flowing above the danger mark since Monday. More than 10,000 people living in low-lying areas along the river in the city has been evacuated.

New Delhi:Yamuna river has breached the danger mark of 205.33 metres in Delhi on Monday. The river was flowing at 206 metres at 11 am on Tuesday.

More than 10,000 people living in low-lying areas along the Yamuna in the city were evacuated and have been moved to over 22,000 tents set up by various Delhi government agencies at safer places. The police team is engaged in the task.

In view of the rising level of water, authorities in Delhi have shut the Old Iron Yamuna Bride for vehicular and rail traffic.

On Monday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the water level in the river is likely to rise further with more discharge from the Hathnikund barrage by neighbouring Haryana.

Delhi Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot inspected the relief camps set up by Delhi Government at Haathi Ghat and Kanchan Colony.

"Inspected Relief Camps at Haathi Ghat and Kanchan Colony set up by Delhi Govt. Interacted with people who have been evacuated and now staying in relief camps. Have directed area DMs to ensure availability of all the relief materials," Gahlot tweeted.

In 1978, the water in the river had risen to its highest-ever level of 207.49 metres, causing a devastating flood in the national capital.