Yamuna in spate in Delhi: Kejriwal convenes emergency meeting, traffic police issue advisory
New Delhi, July 12: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday convened an emergency meeting as the water level in Yamuna reached its highest-ever level at 207.55 metres. The water level in Yamuna has breached a 44-year record, officials said.
Kejriwal has also written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and said limited quantity of water should be released from Hathnikund so that the water level of Yamuna does not increase further.
"G20 summit is to be held in Delhi so if a flood happens in Delhi, it won't send a good message to the world," Kejriwal added.
Meanwhile, parts of the national capital are witnessing waterlogging amid heavy rainfall. In the wake of this, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory, providing commuters with information on the waterlogged areas and alternate routes.
According to the Twitter account of Delhi Traffic Police, traffic has been disrupted on Firni Road, Najafgarh in the carriageway from Nangloi bus stand towards Delhi Gate. The reasons given are waterlogging and a "breakdown of a bus near Furniture Market. Commuters have been asked to “kindly avoid the stretch.”
1. Vishram Chowk, Chotu Ram Marg, Sector-5, Rohini due to repair work.
2. Rohtak Road in both the carriageways from Rajdhani Park towards Mundka and vice-versa due to waterlogging.
3. Sardar Patel Marg in the carriageway from Dhaula Kuan towards 11 Murti due to the breakdown of a bus near Kautilya Red Light.
4. Rohtak Road in the carriageway from Swarn Park, Mundka towards Tikri near Metro Pillar No. 507, due to waterlogging.
5. Najafgarh road in the carriageway from Zakhira towards Moti Nagar. The reason is waterlogging and a burst water pipe.
6. C-Hexagon India Gate near Sher Shah Road due to road repair work.
7. Pragati Maidan Tunnel closed due to cleaning and maintenance work.
8. Firni Road, Najafgarh in the carriageway from Nangloi bus stand towards Delhi Gate. The reasons given are waterlogging and a "breakdown of a bus near Furniture Market.
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- With inputs from agencies
