YAMUNA RIVER WATER LEVEL BREACHES WARNING MARK, FLOOD ALERT ISSUED IN DELHI
NEW DELHI, India – August 15, 2025: The Yamuna River in Delhi is getting really high, passing the warning level of 204.5 meters. This happened because of heavy rains upstream and a lot of water coming from the Hathnikund Barrage. Right now, officials are on alert and getting ready to possibly evacuate people from areas near the river. The water hasn’t hit the danger level of 205.33 meters yet, but they’re watching it closely because flooding could happen.
Water Levels Rising Fast
The water’s rising quickly at the Old Railway Bridge, which is where the Delhi government keeps track of things. It’s been going up for the last day. A big reason is that the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana let out a ton of water earlier in the week, according to the people in charge.
It usually takes a few days for water released upstream to reach Delhi. This gives the city time to get ready and warn people. But the recent big storms in the mountains of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have made things worse.
Alert and Response
The Delhi government is taking this seriously. They’ve opened a flood control room that’s open all the time, and all the important departments are on high alert. The folks in charge of irrigation and flood control are keeping a close eye on the river.
They also had a meeting with groups like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to talk about what to do. Their main goal is to keep people safe and avoid damage. They’re telling people in risky areas about the possible danger.
Lessons from the Past
This reminds everyone of the big floods in 2023, when the Yamuna reached a record high of 208.66 meters. Back then, lots of homes and businesses got flooded, people had to leave their houses, and things got messed up. The Old Railway Bridge had to close for a while.
That flood is helping them plan now. The government really wants to avoid a repeat of that mess. They have a plan to start evacuating people once the water goes over 206 meters.
Some of the areas that could flood are parts of Old Delhi, Civil Lines, Yamuna Bazar, and places near the Old Railway Bridge. Lots of people live there, and keeping them safe is the top thing on everyone’s minds.
Getting Ready to Evacuate
The government isn’t waiting for the water to reach the danger level before they start getting ready. They’ve told local officials to find safe places and set up temporary shelters. These shelters will have stuff like food, water, and medicine.
The NDRF teams are ready to help. They’ll be important for helping people evacuate and rescuing anyone stuck in the water. The police and volunteers are also helping out to keep things organized.
The head of Delhi is asking people who live near the river to work with the authorities and go to safe places when they’re told to. They say that being proactive is the best way to keep everyone safe.
How the Barrage Plays a Role
The Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana is a big deal for the Yamuna’s water level in Delhi. When there’s too much water coming from upstream, they have to open the gates and let it out. When they do this, it affects Delhi a lot.
The Central Water Commission (CWC) is important because they give real-time info about water levels. Their predictions help the Delhi government figure out what to do. They’ve said that there’s a lot of water coming from the Hathnikund Barrage, which is why everyone is on alert.
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Monsoon Problems
This issue happens pretty much every year. It shows that Delhi has a bigger problem with managing floods in the city. Buildings too close to the river and not enough good drainage make the city likely to flood. Experts have been saying for a while that they need a better solution than just dealing with emergencies.
The situation is a sad reminder that Delhi residents have to worry about floods every monsoon season. As the water keeps rising, everyone is watching the Old Railway Bridge and waiting for the next update. The next few hours will show whether Delhi is going to have another flood.
