On Monday at 11 pm, the water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi reached 206.01 meters, indicating a rise after a period of gradual decrease. Earlier that day, the water level had crossed 205.48 meters in the morning, slightly above the danger mark of 205.33 meters. This increase in water level has exacerbated the waterlogging situation in various parts of the national capital. On July 10, the Yamuna River had already surpassed the danger mark, causing significant flooding and leading to the evacuation of over 25,000 people from affected areas.
Meanwhile, the Ganga River in Uttarakhand experienced a rapid rise in water level on Tuesday noon, following the release of 3,000 cumecs of water from the GVK dam in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal district. The river’s water level, which was at 292.2 meters in the morning, reached the warning mark of 293 meters by evening, coming perilously close to the danger mark of 294 meters. Authorities have issued alerts for four districts, in Uttarakhand. These cities are Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri Garhwal and Pauri Garhwal. They have been instructed to take actions to safeguard the residents living close, to the riverbanks.
Himachal Pradesh is grappling with severe flooding caused by relentless heavy rainfall, resulting in landslides and overflowing rivers. The floods have resulted in numerous casualties and extensive damage to public and private property, amounting to several thousand crores in losses. Reports show shocking visuals of multi-storied buildings, bridges, and roads collapsing into swollen rivers like Beas and its tributaries amid the incessant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh.
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning regarding rainfall in, than 20 districts of Madhya Pradesh. Several districts have been placed under an orange alert while others are under an alert for Wednesday. Chhattisgarh has also been placed on alert due to the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, over the next four to five days. The continuous rains in Madhya Pradesh have significantly raised the water levels of many rivers and disrupted daily life in several districts.
Monsoon activity, in Chhattisgarh has become stronger. The state should anticipate rainfall and thunderstorms throughout its area on Wednesday. Meteorologists predict that the rainfall will continue steadily for the four to five days.
As these areas deal with the consequences of rainfall and floods the authorities are making efforts to minimize the impact and prioritize the safety and welfare of the residents.