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Yamuna surges to dangerous levels in Delhi, people shifted to relief camps | Photos

The water level of Yamuna river in Delhi continues to rise, forcing displacement of several people who are now living in makeshift relief camps

Updated on: Sep 03, 2025 7:04 PM IST
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The Yamuna is flowing well above the danger mark of 205.33 metres in Delhi as it breached the 207-metre mark at 1 pm on Wednesday for the fifth time since 1963. Several areas around the river, including Nigam Bodh Ghat area, were flooded due to the rise in water level.  (ANI Video Grab)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:04 PM

The Yamuna is flowing well above the danger mark of 205.33 metres in Delhi as it breached the 207-metre mark at 1 pm on Wednesday for the fifth time since 1963. Several areas around the river, including Nigam Bodh Ghat area, were flooded due to the rise in water level.  (ANI Video Grab)

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According to the Central Water Commission forecast, Yamuna continues to swell and will cross another crucial mark of 207.40-metre mark by 8 pm on Wednesday, putting the national capital on alert. The picture shows a view of flooded Vishwakarma colony near Jaitpur in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:04 PM

According to the Central Water Commission forecast, Yamuna continues to swell and will cross another crucial mark of 207.40-metre mark by 8 pm on Wednesday, putting the national capital on alert. The picture shows a view of flooded Vishwakarma colony near Jaitpur in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

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Due to the rising water level in Yamuna, rescue operation was carried out in low lying areas by several agencies including National Disaster Relief Force on Wednesday.  (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:04 PM

Due to the rising water level in Yamuna, rescue operation was carried out in low lying areas by several agencies including National Disaster Relief Force on Wednesday.  (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

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Areas near the Yamuna river, such as Vinod nagar in east Delhi near National Highway 24, were also inundated due to heavy rain, slowing the traffic down across the city.  (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:04 PM

Areas near the Yamuna river, such as Vinod nagar in east Delhi near National Highway 24, were also inundated due to heavy rain, slowing the traffic down across the city.  (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

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Due to the continuous rise in Yamuna's water level, the Old Iron Bridge, also known as the Loha Pul, has been shut for traffic.  (ANI video Grab)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:04 PM

Due to the continuous rise in Yamuna's water level, the Old Iron Bridge, also known as the Loha Pul, has been shut for traffic.  (ANI video Grab)

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After flood-like situation near Delhi's Signature Bridge due to release of water from Hathnikund barrage, people were forced to move to safer locations. (ANI)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:04 PM

After flood-like situation near Delhi's Signature Bridge due to release of water from Hathnikund barrage, people were forced to move to safer locations. (ANI)

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People who have been displaced due to flood-like situation in Delhi are living in makeshift relief camps.  (AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:04 PM

People who have been displaced due to flood-like situation in Delhi are living in makeshift relief camps.  (AFP)

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Arrangements for food have been made for people living in relief camps in Delhi due to flood-like situation in low-lying areas. (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:04 PM

Arrangements for food have been made for people living in relief camps in Delhi due to flood-like situation in low-lying areas. (REUTERS)

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