New Delhi: The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi crossed the danger mark on Monday. The Central Water Commission (CWC) reported that the water level at the Old Railway Bridge had risen significantly, prompting a flood advisory. This comes amid all eighteen gates of Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana being opened for the first time this monsoon season.
Authorities attribute the release of water from Wazirabad and Hathnikund barrages every hour to the rising water level of Yamuna in Delhi.
The water released from the Hathnikund Barrage typically takes 48 to 50 hours to reach Delhi. On Sunday, the Hathnikund Barrage released its highest volume of water this season, with officials recording a peak discharge of over 1.78 lakh cusecs. This has put authorities on high alert, with all concerned agencies directed to take precautionary measures.
While the warning mark for Delhi is 204.50 metres, the danger mark is 205.33 metres and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres. As per Delhi’s I&FC department, evacuation from low-lying areas will commence when the water reaches 206 metre, however, announcements in such regions are regularly being made asking people to vacate and move to higher grounds.
Heavy Rainfall In Jharkhand
A ‘yellow’ (be aware) alert of heavy rainfall has been issued for 11 districts in Jharkhand from August 21, an IMD official said on Monday.
Light to moderate rainfall is expected in major parts of the state till August 20. The districts likely to experience heavy rainfall include Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Jamtara, Dumka, Godda, Sahibganj and Pakur, according to IMD’s weather bulletin.
“The northeast and neighbouring central parts of the state may experience heavy rainfall on August 21. It may continue till August 23 in some parts of the state,” the bulletin stated.
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