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Delhi flood highlights: Capital received 11 mm rainfall in last 3 hours, says IMD
Delhi flood news highlights updates: A total of 25,478 people have been evacuated so far from the flood-affected areas through rescue operations.
Delhi flood news updates: Flood-like situation continued in several low-lying areas, such as ITO, in the national capital, though the water level in the Yamuna River gradually started decreasing. It was measured at 207.98 meters at 11 pm at the Old Railway Bridge. Commuters have been facing difficulties while trying to reach their destinations....Read More
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Amid the deluge, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued a warning for Delhi, that said a light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected for the next 4-5 days, news agency ANI reported.
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According to an official statement, a total of 25,478 people have been evacuated so far from the flood-affected areas through rescue operations. The Delhi Government reported that 22,803 individuals have been relocated to tents and shelters. Additionally, 16 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed to assist with rescue efforts in the flood-affected districts.
Delhi flood live: Slow receding of waterlogging at ITO, Shanti Van; areas still submerged
Although the river water started slowly receding, the roads of ITO, Shanti Van and other low lying areas remain submerged on Saturday.
Delhi flood live: Key roads remain under flood water
As Yamuna river continues to overflow, the nearby areas and key roads remain affected due to waterlogging in the national capital. At 11pm on Friday night, the water-level in the river was recorded at 207.98 metres.
Watch: Flood situation continues in Yamuna Bazaar area
IMD predicts light to moderate rain in city for next 4-5 days amid deluge
Amid the deluge in the national capital the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted that a light to moderate rain is aniticipated in Delhi, Haryana and adjoining areas for next 4 to 5 days and said that a slight rainfall increase can be expected on July 17 and 18.
