Yamuna Level Goes Down Below Danger

Amid Rains in the National Capital…

On Wednesday, 19 July 2023, the water level of the Yamuna in the National Capital breached the danger mark again.

After 12 hours, it dropped below the threshold, due to rain in the national capital and the upper reaches of the river.

The Central Water Commission's data depicted the water level reaching 205.48 metres at 8 am. It is expected to rise to 205.72 metres by 6 pm.

On Tuesday afternoon, the flow rate at the Hathnikund barrage saw a marginal rise, oscillating between 50,000 and 60,000 cusecs.

It dropped to around 39,000 cusecs by 7 am on Wednesday. One cusec is equivalent to 28.32 litres per second.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh till July 22 and moderate showers in Delhi today.

The water level in the river had dropped below the danger mark of 205.33 metres by 8 pm on Tuesday, after flowing above the danger mark for eight days.

On Wednesday, It receded to 205.22 metres at 5 before it started rising again.

The rise in the water level could slow down the rehabilitation of affected families in the low-lying areas of Delhi and they may have to stay longer in relief camps.