Delhi floods highlights: Yamuna water level over danger mark at 208.05m, 4.65m rise in just 2 days

The water level of Yamuna suddenly rose again owing to heavy rains in the anchor catchment area on Tuesday.

Yamuna water level updates: People carry bulls to safety as they wade through the flooded waters of Yamuna River after heavy monsoon rains in New Delhi on July 12, 2023. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)

Today's weather news highlights: Several north Indian states have reported a loss of life and property, along with disruption in transport and power as heavy rainfall lashed the parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, Tuesday leading to waterlogging, flash floods and landslides....Read More

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• 13 Jul 2023, 04:01:50 AM IST

  Low-lying parts of Yamuna’s northern, eastern banks in Delhi hit; rescue ops on

  The water level of the Yamuna breached the 207.5m mark on Wednesday, breaking a 45-year record and leading to several neighbourhoods in low-lying areas of the Capital becoming inundated with floodwaters. Read more

• 13 Jul 2023, 02:51:41 AM IST

  Civic body working on 'war-footing' to deal with flood-like situation, field staff on high alert: MCD

  The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is working on "war-footing" to deal with the flood-like situation in some of its areas, while field staff are on "high alert" to deal with any situation, the civic body said on Wednesday.

  In view of water levels of the Yamuna river rising to a record level of 207.83 metres on Wednesday, breaching its all-time record of 207.49 metres set 45 years ago, the MCD also issued an advisory to people to use other crematoria for performing last rites as parts of Nigabodh Ghat cremation site has got flooded.

• 13 Jul 2023, 01:56:36 AM IST

  88 people killed since beginning of Monsoon in Himachal: SDMA

  A total of 88 people have lost their lives in the state since June 24 as rain continues to hit Himachal, an official statement issued by Himachal Pradesh state disaster management authority said on Wednesday.

  "So far the total number of human losses since June 24 number is 88, and the total number of people missing is 16 (Road Accident-5, Drowning-6, Flash Flood-2, Landslide-02, Slippage-01)," HPSDMA said.

• 13 Jul 2023, 01:14:44 AM IST

  Overflowing Yamuna, Markanda maroon over 90 villages in 5 Haryana districts

  The gushing floodwaters from Yamuna and Markanda rivers marooned around 50 villages in Karnal, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Sonepat and Yamunanagar districts, forcing authorities to move people to safer places. Read more

• 13 Jul 2023, 12:55:32 AM IST

  Delhi: Thousands forced to leave homes as Yamuna level breaches 45-yr record of 207.49m

  As the water level in the Yamuna River in Delhi breached the 45-year record of 207.49 metres and reached 208.05 metres on Wednesday, thousands of people were forced to leave their homes in low-lying areas.

  According to the Delhi government as part of its evacuation plan, a total of 16,564 people living in low-lying areas have been evacuated to safer places and 14,534 are living in tents/shelters, across the city.

  The Central Water Commission (CWC) earlier in the day, forecasted the water level at Old Railway Bridge to be at 207.99 Meters on Thursday between 4 am to 6 am. However, it reached 208.05 at 10 pm on Wednesday.

• 13 Jul 2023, 12:22:19 AM IST

  "1000-1500 people including children stuck in flood-affected area in Delhi, spoke to DM to provide boats", Gautam Gambhir

  Amid the increased water level in the Yamuna River, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday said that 1000-1500 people including children are stuck in the flood-affected area near Mayur Vihar Phase 1.

  Talking to the reporters Gambhir said, "1000-1500 people including children are stuck in the flood-affected area near Mayur Vihar Phase 1. I have spoken to the District Magistrate (DM) to provide a boat to rescue them."

  Hitting out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Gambhir said that he should be questioned on how much money has his government spent on city infrastructure.

• 13 Jul 2023, 12:03:04 AM IST

  Delhi Police evacuates 750 people from low-lying areas close to Yamuna

  As parts of Delhi close to the Yamuna battles an overflowing river, police and other agencies on Wednesday evacuated more than 750 people and more than 250 cattle, officials said.

  In one such incident, a man was found perched on a tree by a police team patrolling in a boat to track if anyone was trapped. It was later found that he had been sitting there for 22 hours to save himself, the police said.

• 12 Jul 2023, 11:39:57 PM IST

  Over 499 roads across Uttarakhand blocked due to landslides

  Over 499 roads across Uttarakhand have been blocked due to landslides and major rivers flowing across the state are in spate, amid heavy rains that have resulted in inundation and waterlogging, officials said on Wednesday.

  The Dehradun unit of India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the next two days and a red alert for Saturday and Sunday, with a forecast of heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning at isolated places of the state.

  Uttarakhand has reported 30.2 mm rainfall for 24 hours (up to 8.30 am Wednesday), with maximum 51.3 mm rain in Almora, followed by 46.6 mm in Dehradun, 43.6 mm in Rudraprayag, 43 mm in Pauri Garhwal, 33.8 mm in Uttarkashi, 38.3 mm in Tehri Garhwal and 30.6 mm in Haridwar.

• 12 Jul 2023, 11:18:12 PM IST

  Delhi's latest flood forecast: Yamuna to be at peak flow tomorrow morning

  The Yamuna River is expected to reach its peak flow at the Delhi Railway Bridge site at 9am on Thursday, resulting in a water level of approximately 208.30m, which is 2.97m above the danger mark. Following this, the water level is anticipated to remain stable for a few hours before gradually receding from around 2pm, according to the latest forecast by the Central Water Commission (CWC). Read our full copy here

• 12 Jul 2023, 10:51:47 PM IST

  Yamuna water level LIVE updates: A portion of Bhairon Marg submerged

• 12 Jul 2023, 10:41:16 PM IST

  Yamuna water level live updates: River flows at 208.05m mark

  Delhi: Yamuna water level reaches 208.05 metres at 10 pm, according to Central Water Commission.

• 12 Jul 2023, 09:58:17 PM IST

  Himachal flood updates: 25,000 tourists shifted to safer places, hundreds still stranded

  The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday claimed to have shifted to safety about 25,000 tourists from Kullu and Manali in the past three days but hundreds remain stranded as more than 1,100 roads are still closed due to landslides and floods, PTI reported.

• 12 Jul 2023, 09:36:35 PM IST

  Delhi floods alert LIVE updates: All District Magistrates on alert mode

  All concerned District Magistrates (District North, North-East, Shahdara, Central, East, and South-East) and their district Sector Committees, I&FC Department, Delhi Disaster Management, Delhi Police and other stakeholders are on alert mode to deal with the flood situation in coordination with each other. People living in low-lying areas & who were required to be evacuated at this stage, have been evacuated & shifted to safer places at higher altitudes, an official statement.

• 12 Jul 2023, 09:32:13 PM IST

  Delhi commuter? Must read advisory for you

  Roads you should avoid as overflowing Yamuna River disrupts Delhi traffic Read our detailed report

• 12 Jul 2023, 09:18:47 PM IST

  Delhi floods to worsen? Met department predicts heavy rainfall in Himachal from July 14

  The monsoon will weaken a bit tomorrow but will again intensify from July 14 with heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh for the next four to five days, a senior meteorological department official said on Wednesday. Read our detailed report here

• 12 Jul 2023, 09:04:57 PM IST

  Yamuna water level live updates: River flow to be at peak during 8-10am, start falling by 2pm

  “At present, it is likely that peak of flow will reach at Delhi Railway Bridge site during 8:00 to 10:00 hrs on 13/07/2023 leading to the water level of about 208.00 m. Thereafter, it is likely to stay steady for few hours and to start falling down at around 14:00 hrs,” tweeted Central Water Commission

• 12 Jul 2023, 08:50:54 PM IST

  Important: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

• 12 Jul 2023, 08:45:22 PM IST

  Himachal floods live updates: Traffic snails on Kullu-Manali highway

• 12 Jul 2023, 08:27:49 PM IST

  Delhi LG calls Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting on Thursday, CM Kejriwal to take part

  Delhi LG VK Saxena calls a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority tomorrow to discuss the flood situation in the national capital. CM Arvind Kejriwal will also take part in this meeting, ANI reported.

• 12 Jul 2023, 08:09:11 PM IST

  Important alert for those travelling to ISBT Kashmiri Gate

  The overflowing Yamuna River has caused traffic problems on the Ring Road between the Monastery and the ISBT Kashmere Gate. In the event of flooding at the ISBT Kashmiri Gate, buses from Ghaziabad would be diverted to the Seelampur Metro Station. Other vehicular traffic from Ghaziabad will be detoured to Pushta Road, Delhi Traffic Police informed.

• 12 Jul 2023, 08:00:59 PM IST

  Why Yamuna water level is rising in Delhi?

  Constant rains in the past several days in Delhi and adjacent areas have caused the Yamuna to surge in water level. Moreover, the recent discharge of water from the Hathni Kund Barrage from Haryana has risked flooding in low-lying communities along the river.

• 12 Jul 2023, 07:56:26 PM IST

  Yamuna water level live updates | Around 100 people near DND Flyover shifted: Delhi BJP chief

• 12 Jul 2023, 07:48:26 PM IST

  Traffic movement affected on Bhairon Road: Delhi Traffic Police

  "Traffic movement is affected on Bhairon Road due to overflow of drain water near Railway Under Bridge. Commuters are advised to avoid the stretch," tweeted Delhi Traffic Police

• 12 Jul 2023, 07:41:27 PM IST

  Yamuna water level live updates

  Yamuna River in Delhi's North district continues to flow in extreme flood situations with a water level of 207.81m at 18:00 hrs. The river is rising rapidly at a rate of 39.99 mm/hr, surpassing its Danger Level of 205.33m by 2.48m and exceeding the previous Highest Flood Level (HFL) of 207.49m recorded in 1978 by 0.32m.

• 12 Jul 2023, 07:16:27 PM IST

  Delhi flood live updates: Gautam Gambhir's sharp attack on AAP govt

  "Delhi got washed away in the flood because the money for development works was spent on publicity! I am constantly monitoring the relief work and food will be delivered to all the victims from our Jan Rasoi on a daily basis!" BJP MP Gautam Gambhir tweeted.

• 12 Jul 2023, 07:08:20 PM IST

  Delhi traffic live updates

  The carriageway from Gurgaon to IGI Airport was completely jammed and traffic was moving at a snail's pace. Similarly, traffic was heavy from Delhi towards Gurgaon near Mahipalpur. Dwarka Sector-12 red light not working causing heavy traffic jams of around one km, PTI reported.

• 12 Jul 2023, 06:57:06 PM IST

  Vistara airline urges flyers from IGI airport to leave early due to traffic delays

  "Heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement are expected en route to Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, today. Customers travelling are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport," Vistara airline tweeted.

• 12 Jul 2023, 06:47:35 PM IST

  Rain-related incidents claim 88 lives in Himachal Pradesh in this monsoon season

  Rain-related incidents claim 88 lives, leave 16 missing, and cause 100 injuries in the state; 492 animals also perish between June 24 to July 12: Himachal Pradesh government.

• 12 Jul 2023, 06:41:35 PM IST

  Yamuna flooding in Delhi latest update: All you need to know

  The Yamuna has reached a record height of 207.81 metres in Delhi, with floodwater flooding the Ring Road in various locations, including Kashmiri Gate and Majnu ka Tila. The green belt along the Yamuna River's bank has been entirely inundated as the river's water level continues to increase. Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, has encouraged residents of low-lying districts to leave their houses.

• 12 Jul 2023, 06:35:45 PM IST

  'Saawan mein lagi ho aag', Delhi police reply as Badshah thanks for working hard during monsoon

• 12 Jul 2023, 06:28:26 PM IST

  Will contact NDRF if needed: CM Kejriwal

  "Wrote to NDRF that will contact them if needed. Our officers are in constant contact with the Central Government. Camps have been set up in 6 districts. Due to the arrival of Yamuna water, the drains can back up, there is a possibility of waterlogging at the local level," CM Arvind Kejriwal.

• 12 Jul 2023, 06:23:58 PM IST

  Yamuna flooding in Delhi latest update: River water level rises to 207.81 meter at 6pm

• 12 Jul 2023, 06:16:21 PM IST

  Yamuna water level in Delhi latest update: Traffic police's latest advisory

  Traffic is affected on Ring road between Monastery and ISBT, Kashmere Gate due to overflowing Yamuna river water. Kindly avoid the stretch.

• 12 Jul 2023, 05:41:11 PM IST

  Have to protect lives, properties: Delhi CM 

  We have to protect lives, properties. People in low-lying areas near Yamuna river need to be evacuated. Delhi govt has informed NDRF that its help may be sought. District magistrates asked to convert schools into relief camps if needed. Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat called to say water released to Harayana from HP has reduced: Delhi CM Kejriwal

• 12 Jul 2023, 04:56:35 PM IST

  Centre releases ₹7,532 crore to 22 states for disaster relief

  In view of the damage caused by heavy rain and to carry out relief and rescue work, the Centre on Wednesday released ₹7,532 crore to 22 states for their respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF).

• 12 Jul 2023, 04:42:43 PM IST

  Watch: Yamuna flood water at Ring Road near Kashmiri Gate

• 12 Jul 2023, 04:30:59 PM IST

  Yamuna flood water reaches Delhi's Ring Road near Majnu Ka Tila

• 12 Jul 2023, 04:25:01 PM IST

  Haryana CM announces ₹4 lakh compensation for flood victims

  During a press conference on Wednesday, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announced a compensation of ₹4 lakh to those died in the floods.

  He said that as per latest data, a total of 10 people have died so far.

• 12 Jul 2023, 04:06:36 PM IST

  Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah on Yamuna water level: 'News of flood in Delhi will not…'

  Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to Union home minister Amit Shah on the rising water level in the Yamuna river, seeking his intervention in the release of water from the Hathinikund barrage in Haryana. Kejriwal said the water level in Yamuna isn't increasing due to rain but because of the water released from the Hathinikund barrage. Read full story

• 12 Jul 2023, 03:40:14 PM IST

  Have made all necessary arrangements in relief camp: Delhi min Atishi 

  “We have made all necessary arrangements including fans, bathrooms, medical facilities & others in relief camps. The water level is continuously rising in the Yamuna River and we are prepared to deal with any unforeseen situation,” Atishi, Delhi Minister told ANI after visiting the relief camps. 

• 12 Jul 2023, 03:35:56 PM IST

  Yamuna water level touches 207.66 mark

  The water level in Yamuna has now breached the 207.66 mark on Wednesday at 3pm. 

• 12 Jul 2023, 03:08:59 PM IST

  Visuals of massive traffic jam on the Delhi-Gurugram expressway earlier today

• 12 Jul 2023, 02:47:03 PM IST

  Kejriwal urges Centre to intervene, blames Haryana for rising Yamuna level

  Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to ‘intervene and ensure that water level in Yamuna does not rise further’ as he blamed Haryana for releasing high volumes of water in the river. 

• 12 Jul 2023, 02:28:07 PM IST

  Watch: Stranded tourists being rescued in Himachal's Kasol

• 12 Jul 2023, 02:01:20 PM IST

  After breaking highest record, Yamuna likely to reach 207.72 meters

  After breaking highest record of 207.49 meter at 1pm today, water level in Yamuna likely to reach 207.72 meter by midnight today, according to an official in Central Water Commission (CWC).

• 12 Jul 2023, 01:52:55 PM IST

  Garhi Mandu village, located in the Yamuna floodplain has been submerged

  Garhi Mandu village, located in the river floodplain near Signature bridge, has been submerged. People being evacuated by boats. 

  (HT)

• 12 Jul 2023, 01:48:44 PM IST

  Yamuna level breaches all records, Section 144 in flood-prone areas in Delhi

  The water level of Yamuna reached its highest at 1pm on Wednesday after days of incessant rain as the level reached 207.55 metres. The past record was 207.49 set in 1978. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called an emergency meeting as Delhi Police imposed Section 144 in flood-prone areas in the national capital.

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• 12 Jul 2023, 01:35:13 PM IST

  2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol evacuated, says Himachal CM Sukhu

  As many as 2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol area of Kullu district owing to incessant rainfall have been evacuated safely, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday.

• 12 Jul 2023, 01:25:51 PM IST

  Himachal: Kullu-Manali road partially restored; at least 2,335 tourist vehicles released

  The Kullu-Manali road in Himachal Pradesh has been restored partially; at least 2,335 tourist vehicles have been released.

• 12 Jul 2023, 01:08:33 PM IST

  'Situation has improved significantly': Himachal Pradesh Minister on the flood situation in state

  The situation has improved significantly. The government is working round the clock to evacuate thousands of stranded people from flood-affected areas. We are using disaster relief funds to compensate the victims and begin restoration work as soon as possible. The situation will quickly return to normal: Vikramaditya Singh, Himachal Pradesh Minister on the flood situation