Delhi Floods: Flood scare haunts Delhi as River Yamuna crosses danger mark again
22Delhi is currently facing a flood scare due to high water levels in Yamuna river after incessant rainfall and the release of water from Hathnikund barrage on July 14. The water level of Yamuna River at Old Railway Bridge (ORB) has crossed the danger mark and is at 208.40 meters, recorded around 9 am. Waterlogging persisted in many parts of Delhi alongside River Yamuna due to its high water level following heavy rains The areas near Rajghat, Supreme Court, ITO, Shanti Van, etc. were inundated. Although the rain stopped, the release of water from Hathnikund Barrage in neighbouring Haryana continued, leading to the prevailing situation in the national capital. The inundation in low-lying areas forced the administration to divert traffic from many roads. As a result, the traffic jams were witnessed. the water level of River Yamuna was depleted later in the night of July 13, reaching 208.63 meters at 10 pm. The water level of River Yamuna was recorded at 208.65 metres at 9 PM.
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