As the water level of the Yamuna River is expected to exceed the danger level after the release of 29,313 cusecs of water from Hathnikund Barrage on Monday, the Delhi government has issued a flood alert in the capital.
Officials were instructed to maintain strict vigilance, along with patrolling in low-lying areas.
The Delhi government order stated, “As the water level of Delhi Old Railway Bridge (ORB) may cross the danger level and is likely to exceed 206.50m, a CWC advisory may be expected soon. So, all the sector officers are hereby advised to keep a strict vigil in their respective areas and to take necessary action at vulnerable points, such as people residing within the river embankments, shall be warned and shifted to safer places.”
“The police and the staff of 1 & FC Department would undertake patrolling along right and left marginal embankments and keep vigil round the clock on the vulnerable points, regulators and pumps as required,” it added.
Meanwhile, IMD, on Sunday, said that India has recorded one of its highest rainfall levels in decades during August 2025, with exceptional showers across several states.
