Delhi Flood Alert: Loha Pul shuts as Yamuna crosses the danger mark. CM Rekha Gupta is taking stock of the situation.
The water level of Yamuna River will reach 206 meters today. The water level is 205.75 meters till 7 am. As soon as it reaches more than 206, the movement of vehicles on Purana Loha Pul will be stopped. The water level of Yamuna River in Delhi reached above the danger mark, flood water has entered the houses in many areas. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took stock of the relief camps in Geeta Colony and got to know the problems of the people.
CM Rekha Gupta is taking stock of Delhi Flood Area
She also discussed flood preparations with the officials. The CM also visited Yamuna Bazaar and took stock of the situation. The water level of Yamuna river will reach 206 meters today. The water level is 205.75 meters till 7 am. As soon as it reaches more than 206, the movement of vehicles on Purana Loha Pul will be stopped.
The water level of Yamuna river in Delhi reached above the danger mark, flood water has entered the houses in many areas. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took stock of the relief camps in Geeta Colony and learned about the problems of the people.
Delhi Flood
Increasing water level of Yamuna river in Delhi every moment
Due to the rise of Yamuna, flood water has reached the homes of people in many areas of the capital including Yamuna Khadar. The water level of Yamuna river is increasing every moment in the capital Delhi. The water of Yamuna crossed the danger mark on Tuesday afternoon and reached 205.90 meters.
District Magistrate Rishita Gupta was also with her
During Delhi Flood, she talked to District Magistrate Rishita Gupta and officials of the Irrigation Department. After this, the CM reached Yamuna Bazaar from here and took stock of the situation there. Due to which efforts are on to improve the situation. But everyone is helpless in front of nature.
Work from home advisory was also issued in Gurugram
The Meteorological Department has predicted rain till September 7 and has advised people to be alert. The risk of flood has increased due to heavy rains in Delhi-NCR and the rise in Yamuna river. Due to waterlogging on the roads in Gurugram, While Delhi Flood a work from home advisory has been issued. Due to heavy rains and water released from Hathni Kund Barrage, the flood crisis has deepened in many areas of Delhi NCR. The administration advised people to leave home carefully.
Delhi Flood Alert
20 km long Mahajam on Delhi-Jaipur Highway
There is a terrible jam on the IFFCO Chowk flyover from Sirhole border to Manesar. Due to continuous three hours of rain in Gurugram, a 20 km long jam has occurred on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway. Traffic has been badly affected due to Manesar Rampur Norangpur and Narsinghpur being submerged. The highest rainfall of 85 mm was recorded in Wazirabad area, due to which many areas were waterlogged.
Loha Bridge may be closed this evening
The water level of Yamuna river will reach 206 meters today. The water level till seven in the morning is 205.75 meters. As soon as it reaches more than 206, the movement of vehicles will be stopped on the old Loha Bridge. District Disaster Management Authority Shahdara has ordered the closure of the railway iron bridge from 5 pm on Tuesday.
Which areas were flooded
Delhi flood effected areas, the Red Fort area to the ITO area, Rajghat, Gadhi Mandu village located in Yamuna Khadar, Purana Usmanpur village as well as Yamuna Bazaar and Monastery Market near Kashmiri Gate, Majnu Ka Tila on the Ring Road, Jaitpur Vishwakarma Colony of Badarpur Assembly constituency, ITO area, Rajghat, Kashmiri Gate ISBT, GT Karnal Road and other areas were flooded.
Over 1,400 villages across Punjab were efected read more here for Punjab flood update.
