Yamuna river recedes slightly in Delhi but flooded areas remain under threat
Old Railway Bridge, also known as Loha Pul, remains primary monitoring point for assessing water flow and potential flood risks
PTC Web Desk: The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi receded marginally on Saturday, dipping to 206.47 metre at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) from the 207-metre mark. Despite this slight decline, many low-lying areas of the capital continue to face severe flooding as the river still flows above the danger level.
Drone visuals on Saturday revealed widespread inundation along the riverbanks, with several neighbourhoods submerged. The warning level for the Yamuna in Delhi is 204.50 metre, while the danger mark is 205.33 metre. Evacuations are ordered once the river crosses 206 metre. Earlier this week, the Yamuna swelled to 207.41 metre — the third-highest level ever recorded — forcing authorities to relocate residents to relief shelters.
The Old Railway Bridge, also known as Loha Pul, remains the primary monitoring point for assessing water flow and potential flood risks.
Floodwaters have impacted several parts of the city, including Civil Lines — home to upscale residences — along with Monastery Market, Kashmere Gate ISBT, Yamuna Bazaar, and nearby localities. Officials confirmed that agencies remain on high alert and the situation is under close watch.
According to the flood control department, the Hathnikund barrage released 50,629 cusecs of water at 9 am on Saturday, while the Wazirabad barrage discharged around 1,17,260 cusecs. These releases are among the primary reasons for the river’s swelling. Water from the barrages generally takes 48 to 50 hours to reach Delhi, which means even smaller discharges continue to push the water level near the warning threshold.