At 205.34 meters, Yamuna water level crosses danger level mark again

Posted on:
Key Points

On Friday morning, the water level was at 205.33m, while on Thursday it was recorded at 205.30m...

The water level of Yamuna in Delhi crossed the danger mark of 205.34 meters again on Friday with the Central Water Commission's (CWC) data showing it may further rise to 205.45 meters by 11 pm..

Amid heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas - mainly Himachal and Uttarakhand - there have been marginal fluctuations in the water level over the past few days...

The river touched an all-time high level of 208.66m on July 13 which flooded low-lying areas across the national capital, causing evacuations of more than 27,000 people..

Isolated spells of very heavy rainfall are likely in Chamba, Kangra, Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Bilaspur, Solan, and Sirmaur districts, while heavy rain may occur in Una, Hamirpur, Lahaul and Spiti, and Kinnaur districts on Saturday, the MeT department said..

You might be interested in

Yamuna water level in Delhi crosses danger mark once again at 205.48 metres

22, Jul, 23

Yamuna water level in Delhi remains above danger mark, causing restrictions on vehicles to be lifted. Water discharge from Hathni Kund Barrage also decreased.

Delhi on high alert as Yamuna crosses danger mark, old bridge closed for rail traffic

11, Jul, 23

The water level of Yamuna was recorded at 206.24 metres, just above the danger level of 205.33 metres. Rail traffic on Old Yamuna Bridge has been temporarily suspended as a high alert was sounded.

Delhi floods: Not just Yamuna, THIS is another cause of deluge. 5 updates

15, Jul, 23

Delhi floods: Yamuna water level declines to 207.98m, 23,692 people evacuated, IMD predicts more rain, all MCD-run schools closed

Delhi floods to worsen? Met dept predicts downpour in Himachal from July 14

12, Jul, 23

Himachal Pradesh will again witness heavy rainfall from July 14 which could lead to a potential increase in the water level of the Yamuna in Delhi.  | Latest News India

Delhi Yamuna breaches danger mark again; water enters Noida houses: Updates

23, Jul, 23

Delhi floods: The update also warned that it is expected for the river to breach 206m by 4pm on Sunday. | Latest News Delhi

Delhi flood updates: Yamuna river water rising again, still above danger level

17, Jul, 23

Delhi flood-rain updates: Atishi has urged people to stay in relief camps as “the Central Water Commission estimates that it can reach 206.1 metres overnight”. | Latest News Delhi

Yamuna at all-time high, Delhi on edge as low-lying areas flooded

13, Jul, 23

After Punjab and Haryana, Delhi is staring at a flood-like situation with the water level in the Yamuna here rising to 208.05 metres on Wednesday evening, breaching the all-time record of 207.49 metres set in 1978.

Yamuna dips below danger mark in Delhi, alert in Uttarakhand amid heavy rain

17, Jul, 23

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), predicted "heavy to very heavy" rainfall over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

Weather LIVE Updates: Yamuna again flows above danger mark, rain alerts in Himachal, Uttarakhand

19, Jul, 23

The Yamuna in Delhi crossed the danger mark again with the river flowing at 205.48 metres due to fresh rainfall in neighbouring states. This came hours after the Yamuna was flowing below the danger level of 205.33 metres for the first time in a week after torrential rainfall and release of water from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana created a flood-like situation in parts of the city. Meanwhile, rain alerts have been issued in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand as spells of rainfall continued in the two states. Several parts of northern India were hit by heavy rainfall earlier this month, triggering flash floods and causing damage to infrastructure. Over 100 people have died in rain and flood-related incidents so far. Videos of cars being washed away in swollen rivers and buildings crashing down like a pack of cards went viral on social media. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates on weather-related news.

Flood alert: Yamuna water level surpasses warning mark; ‘flood-like situation unlikely ,’ says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

10, Jul, 23

Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal called a meeting to address waterlogging in the city caused by heavy rains and rising levels of the Yamuna River. The river has surpassed the warning mark of 204.5 meters, and the water level is expected to rise further.