New Delhi: The Yamuna water level was recorded at 206.01 meters in Delhi on Monday at 11 PM, a level-up from the earlier gradual decrease in water level. Slightly above the danger mark of 205.33 meters, waterlogging persisted in several parts of the capital.
The recent surge in the Yamuna River’s water level due to heavy rains has led to serious consequences for Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal and surrounding areas. Sources reveal that tising Yamuna river waters touched the walls of the Taj Mahal, submerging a garden located behind the majestic monument, a sight unseen for past 45 years. The last time Yamuna approached this level was floods of 1978 when the water level surpassed 495 feet.
Meanwhile, the Western Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are off to a rough start this week as well. Both states had flood-like situations, Himachal upped the list as the Kullu district witnessed a cloudburst. Unfortunately, the inclement weather shall continue to retain its grip over both states in the coming days.
The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai today. In the past 24 hours, the financial capital has observed 225 mm of rainfall. Under the influence of cyclonic circulation, a low-pressure area is formed over Odisha and adjoining West Bengal and Jharkhand. This low pressure will move towards Madhya Pradesh and heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the next two days. Northern and central parts of Chhattisgarh will receive fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms.