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Following the havoc caused by the flooding in Delhi, there is a glimmer of relief as the water level in the overflowing Yamuna River has finally stabilized and receded slightly. This marks the first positive development since the floodwaters engulfed various parts of the city earlier this week, wreaking havoc on normal life. As a precautionary measure, thousands of individuals have been evacuated, and authorities have mandated the closure of schools and colleges until Sunday, acknowledging the prevailing flood-like situation. The relentless rise of the Yamuna River disrupted the daily lives of Delhi residents, as homes, markets, roads, tourist attractions, and even the administrative hub of the city succumbed to its surging waters. To address this flood-like situation, authorities took ...

Due to heavy rainfall and increased water release from the Hathnikund barrage in neighboring Haryana, the water level in the Yamuna River has been steadily rising. Consequently, the evacuation process for residents residing along the Yamuna floodplains has commenced as the 'Orange alert' threshold of 206 meters has been surpassed. As per the most recent data provided by the flood control department, the water level in the Yamuna River in Delhi was measured at 205.76 meters at 8 pm on Monday. This indicates that the river continues to flow above the critical mark of 205.33 meters. The data specifically mentions that the water level at the Old Railway Bridge was recorded at 205.76 meters during the same time period. According to officials, the initiation of the evacuation process for i...