Yamuna crosses danger mark, Delhi on high alert

By hindustantimes.com

Published on Jul 11, 2023 12:17 pm IST

The Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres late last evening, the latest data from the flood control department said.

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The Yamuna River breached the danger mark of 205.33 metres and shot up to 206. 24 meters as Haryana released more water into the river from the Hathnikund barrage amid rains across northwest India. (AFP)

Published on Jul 11, 2023 12:17 pm IST

The Yamuna River breached the danger mark of 205.33 metres and shot up to 206. 24 meters as Haryana released more water into the river from the Hathnikund barrage amid rains across northwest India. (AFP)

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People were evacuated from the low-lying areas that are considered vulnerable to flooding. (HT_PRINT)

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People were evacuated from the low-lying areas that are considered vulnerable to flooding. (HT_PRINT)

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"The water level in Yamuna River crosses the danger mark of 205.33 mtr, touching 206.24 mtr; the high flood level is--207.49 mtr," Central Water Commission said. (AFP)

Published on Jul 11, 2023 12:17 pm IST

"The water level in Yamuna River crosses the danger mark of 205.33 mtr, touching 206.24 mtr; the high flood level is--207.49 mtr," Central Water Commission said. (AFP)

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The Rail traffic over the old Yamuna bridge in Delhi has been temporarily suspended since 6.00 a.m, today till July 11, said Northern Railway. (AFP)

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The Rail traffic over the old Yamuna bridge in Delhi has been temporarily suspended since 6.00 a.m, today till July 11, said Northern Railway. (AFP)

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The Yamuna River in Delhi, which was flowing above warning level for hours, crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres at 5 pm on Monday, the latest data from the flood control department said. (AFP)

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The Yamuna River in Delhi, which was flowing above warning level for hours, crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres at 5 pm on Monday, the latest data from the flood control department said. (AFP)

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Earlier on Monday, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the government is in alert mode and that is fully prepared to control the situation. (AFP)

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Earlier on Monday, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the government is in alert mode and that is fully prepared to control the situation. (AFP)

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"Delhi government is on full alert. As the water will go above 206 metres, we will start shifting people, living on the banks. The process of taking them safely to the relief camp will be started. Earlier we were feeling that the water level would cross 205 meters on July 11, but it has crossed 205 meters today itself because more water is being released from Haryana," he told news agency ANI.(AFP)

Published on Jul 11, 2023 12:17 pm IST

"Delhi government is on full alert. As the water will go above 206 metres, we will start shifting people, living on the banks. The process of taking them safely to the relief camp will be started. Earlier we were feeling that the water level would cross 205 meters on July 11, but it has crossed 205 meters today itself because more water is being released from Haryana," he told news agency ANI.(AFP)

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