Isha Singh On Wednesday, the water level in the Yamuna reached 208.48 meters at 11 pm, breaking a 45-year-old record. Officials had said that the water level was likely to rise further.
Due to continuous rains in Delhi, the level of Yamuna has increased a lot, this level has broken the records of the last two decades.
Looking at this situation, there is a high possibility of a flood on 13th July and in view of this possibility, the government has decided to close the schools and colleges. Non-essential government offices, schools, and colleges will remain closed till Sunday, July 16. Additionally, private establishments have been strongly advised to implement work from home policies during this period.
यमुना में जलस्तर बढ़ने के बाद पैदा हुए हालात पर आज DDMA की बैठक हुई।
दिल्ली में सभी स्कूल, कॉलेज और यूनिवर्सिटी को रविवार तक के लिए बंद किया जा रहा है।
सभी non-essential सरकारी दफतरों को work from home से किया जा रहा है। प्राइवेट ऑफ़िस को भी Work from home लागू करने की… pic.twitter.com/kiPVHsyXMW
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 13, 2023
Areas submerged due to heavy rains include Majnu Ka Tila, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Math Bazar, Geeta Colony, and several parts of Ring Road near Kashmere Gate.
Flooding around India Gate will cause major disruption to top government offices and traffic. The area houses the Prime Minister’s Office, the President’s residence, and the offices of the four important ministries of Home, Finance, Defense, and External Affairs.
What is the reason for the increase in the water level of Yamuna?
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have had a significant impact on the rising water level of the Yamuna River overflow.
There are two major barrages on Yamuna –
Dakpathar in Dehradun and Hathinikund in Yamunanagar, upstream of Delhi. There are no dams on the river and hence, most of the monsoon flow remains untapped, resulting in floods during the season.
The official said We observed that water released from Hathinikund barrage took less time to reach Delhi as compared to previous years. The main reason could be encroachment and siltation. Earlier, there was more room for water to flow. Now, It passes through a narrower cross-section.
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