Highest In 45 Years…
In Delhi, the rising water level of Yamuna has led to flooding in a number of riverside areas.
It is now at its highest in 45 years and may touch an all-time high later in the day.
The swollen river has flooded homes and markets, causing immense difficulties for residents.
At 11 am, the river was flowing at 207.38 at Old Railway Bridge.
This is more than the 2013 water level of 207.32; when Delhi saw flooding.
In 1978, the Yamuna had flowed at 207.49 meters, the highest so far. According to estimates of the Central Water Commission, this record may be broken by today and the water level may reach 207.57 metres.
This will prompt an extreme flood alert in Old Delhi.
Delhi has recorded a rapid rise in the Yamuna level over the past three days.
The administration has relocated people living in flood-prone areas and shut down the Old Railway Bridge for traffic and trains.
According to a news agency PTI report, an official has said the sharp rise in water level was due to continuous rainfall in upper catchment areas and saturated soil from heavy precipitation in Delhi and nearby regions.
Boats have been deployed to spread awareness along river banks and for rescue work.
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