New Delhi: The water level of Yamuna has started rising again in the capital Delhi. The water level of Yamuna was recorded at 205.32 meters till 11 am on Sunday, which is just below the danger mark of 205.33 meters. The main reason for this is said to be continuous rain in Delhi-NCR. According to officials, over 100 families living in low-lying areas of Yamuna have been shifted to safer places in the last few days.
On Saturday morning, the water level had come down and was continuously decreasing, but by the night the water level started increasing. On Saturday evening, the water level reached near the warning level of 204.50 meters, while on Friday the water level reached 205.33 above the danger mark.
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Heavy rain in the city has triggered concern among locals living near Naini Lake in Model Town where the water level has significantly risen in the past few days.
Several complaints have been registered with the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), people claim that no measures have been taken yet.
Yesterday, a portion of a road under IIT-Delhi flyover caved in following heavy rains in the last few days, affecting traffic in the area. The shocking incident near one of India’s top educational institute yet again laid bare the condition of poor civic infrastructure and the unpreparedness of authorities.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange warning on Friday, forecasting moderate rains on Saturday and warning of possible waterlogging and disruption of large vehicles in low-lying areas of the national capital.
The department issued a yellow alert on Sunday, and an orange alert for Monday.
(With Inputs From ANI)
