Yamuna Water Level Continues To Rise 1,500 people evacuated
Yamuna Water Level Continues To Rise 1,500 people evacuated The Delhi government held an emergency meeting on Saturday after Haryana released five lakh cusec of water from the Hathni Kund Barrage. District Magistrate East (Delhi), K Mahesh said, “Till now, 1500 people have moved from low-lying areas. 550 tents pitched across 10 locations in East district. If more people need to be evacuated and accommodated, we have schools & night shelters." The water level of Yamuna is increasing at an alarming rate in Delhi. The river is flowing above the danger mark at 205.46 metres. According to the reports, the water level is expected to rise further after the water released by Haryana reaches Delhi today evening. The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board or DUSIB has been asked to activate and place their mobile toilet vans around the tents being put up at the earliest. The Education Department and municipal corporations have been asked to be ready to provide the school space in these areas for people to be shifted if the situation demands so. Also, all the power companies have been directed to arrange the electricity supply in these 550 tents 24x7. The power companies have also deployed their officials at the Flood Control Room round the clock. The Army is also put on standby for any emergency. The army has been asked to check all the motorboats for operations if required. Portable generators are also being prepared for night evacuation if required. DUSIB, Power, Health and other departments have been asked to deploy their officials in the control rooms 24x7 for the next three-four days. All departments have been assigned with their respective duties and have been put on alert, the statement added. -PTC NEWS
