Delhi Flood Alert: Yamuna Water Level Soars, Schools Shut in Civil Lines and Shahadra
The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has reached a critical point, hitting 208.48 meters as reported by the Central Water Commission at 8 am today. Due to this alarming rise, areas like Civil Lines and Shahadra are experiencing flood-like conditions, leading to the closure of 10 schools in Civil Lines and 7 schools in Shahadra. The heavy rainfall, coupled with the release of water from the Hathnikund Barrage, has exacerbated the situation, causing widespread water-logging and flooding in various parts of the city.
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In the last few days, a rapid rise in the water level of the Yamuna has been observed in Delhi. On Monday, the water level escalated from 203.14 meters at 11 am to 205.4 meters at 5 pm, surpassing the danger mark of 205.33 meters much earlier than anticipated. In response to this crisis, the Delhi police has imposed section 144 CrPC as a precautionary measure in flood-prone areas across the city.
The Delhi government has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of residents residing in low-lying regions. A total of 16,564 individuals have been evacuated and relocated to safer locations, with 14,534 individuals currently housed in tents and shelters throughout Delhi. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, deeply concerned about the situation, has written a letter to the Central Water Commission urging urgent measures to mitigate the imminent crisis.
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