New Delhi, India — The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has risen to 204.14 meters, approaching the warning level of 204.5 meters, due to continuous rainfall in its upper catchment areas in Haryana and Uttarakhand. Although the current level is below the danger mark, officials from the irrigation and flood control department are closely monitoring the situation.
The highest water level ever recorded for the Yamuna in Delhi was 208.66 meters in July 2023, which led to widespread flooding in low-lying areas of the city like Yamuna Bazaar, Rajghat, and Civil Lines. Officials have stated that water from the Hathnikund barrage, combined with the recent heavy rains, is contributing to the current rise and could push the river above the warning level within the next 24-48 hours.
In response, the administration has issued advisories for people living in low-lying areas and has cautioned them to avoid going near the riverbanks.
The situation is more critical in Uttar Pradesh, where the rising waters of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers have caused flood-like conditions in several cities. In Prayagraj, floodwaters have entered residential areas, prompting the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to carry out rescue and relocation operations. On Saturday, more than 15,000 houses in low-lying areas of the city were inundated with floodwater. Similarly, in Varanasi, the Ganga River has swollen dramatically, with visuals from Tulsi Ghat showing the water level nearing the steps.