The gushing water of Yamuna in the capital been flowing above the danger level and has entered ISBT. Also, many parts of the capital are witnessing long traffic jams due to rain.
The situation seems to be worsening with the release of water from Hathini Kund in Haryana and relentless heavy rain.
The water level in the Yamuna rose to 205.23 metres, 40 cm above the danger level. Meanwhile, 34,600 cusecs of water was released from Hathini Kund barrage upstream in Haryana threatening to inundate more areas on the river banks in the city.
People living close to the river have been shifted to safer areas. The overflowing Yamuna has submerged parts of adjoining areas like Madanpur Khadar, Jaitpur and Usmanpur, prompting authorities to shift people from some of these low-lying areas.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has also deployed patrolling boats to facilitate the rescue operation.
An official of NDRF`s said that they have around 70 specialised NDRF personnel. “Our base camp is at the Boat Club and one is at Sonia Vihar. Nine boats are on duty and 72 boats have been put on standby." Large areas of Usmanpur are also inundated. The city administration has set up camps to provide shelter to the people affected by flood and arrangements for medical and food facilities have been made.
The rise in water level has particularly affected people who depend on agriculture. Floodwater has destroyed not just their houses, but also their crops and vegetables, adding to their worries. A senior official of Delhi government fears that the situation may worsen as the meteorology department has predicted more rains in the next few days.
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