Delhi flood news: Several residents have left their homes and are putting up in temporary shelters
New Delhi:
The Yamuna river has risen to a staggering 208.48 metres, flooding nearby streets and public and private infrastructure. With the situation deteriorating every passing hour, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to intervene and the city police has imposed prohibitory orders in flood-prone areas.
The water level in Yamuna was 208.48 metres at 8 am today as Hathnikund barrage in Haryana continues to release water into the river. The current water level is three metres above the danger mark.
It is expected to rise further, according to the Central Water Commission, which has termed it an “extreme situation”.
Here are the LIVE updates on the Flood-like Situation In Delhi:
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Delhi Live News: Delhi Chief Minister Asks People To Stay Safe, Help Each Other
Requesting people to stay away from flooded areas, the Chief Minister this morning said the administration is vacating waterlogged areas and sought the citizens’ cooperation for evacuation. “Saving lives most important. I appeal to all Delhiites to help each other in this emergency,” he tweeted.
Delhi Live News: Some Areas May Face Water Crisis As Delhi Shuts 3 Plants
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that the Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants will be closed due to Yamuna river’s rising water level. This could cause a water problem in some parts of the national capital, he added. He further said that the water treatment plants will be restarted as soon as Yamuna river’s water recedes.
Delhi News: DDMA meeting today on flood situation in Delhi
Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena will hold a special meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Thursday to discuss the flood situation in the city, officials said.
Lt Governor V K Saxena has also called a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Thursday. In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Arvind Kejriwal requested that the water from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana be released slowly and pointed out that Delhi is set to host the G20 Summit meeting in a few weeks.
Delhi Schools In Flooded Areas Shut
With the Yamuna swelling to a staggering 208.48 metres, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced closure of schools in areas inundated with floodwater.
Yamuna Level In Delhi Rises Further, Flooding Near Arvind Kejriwal’s Home
The Ring Road in Civil Lines area has been flooded and the stretch connecting Majnu ka Tila with Kashmiri Gate ISBT is closed. This spot is barely 500 metres from the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Assembly.