Delhiites Take Sigh Of Relief As Yamuna Water Level Falls But Kejriwal Asks Public To Remain Cautious

Delhiites have been suffering for past one week at the hands of extreme weather conditions. There is severe water logging in many parts of the national capital. But finally, the Yamuna water level is going down, which means the conditions will get better and if not that, they will not be worse. The condition of the city and especially certain areas of Delhi like the Kashmere Gate and ITO area were severely affected.

Water Released from Hathni Kund Barrage

The weather office has forecast further showers for the national capital over the next several days as Delhi struggles with severe floods as a result of record rain and the release of water from the Hathni Kund Barrage in Haryana. Yesterday, Delhi experienced a little rain as well.

According to the Central Water Commission, the Yamuna, which flows through the nation’s capital, dropped from its height of 208.66 meters at 8 p.m. on Thursday to 207.43 meters by 10 a.m. on Saturday after breaking a 45-year-old record. It is still more than two meters above the 205.33-meter danger zone, though.

Also read: To Stop Delhi’s Yamuna Flooding, Army And Navy Are Working Nonstop

“The situation will be normal soon if…” says CM Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister, stated that efforts are being made to release the Yamuna Barrage’s five gates so that floodwater can be drained. “The ITO Barrage’s first obstructed gate has been opened. The five gates will all be opened soon, according to Mr. Kejriwal.

“The Yamuna’s water level is dropping. If it doesn’t rain, things will soon return to normal. It might take a little longer if it rains, he replied. He also asked people to remain cautious and help each other. “The threat of flood is not over yet. The flow of water is very strong and the water level can rise anytime,” he said.

DMRC lifts speed restrictions as Yamuna Water Level falls

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced the lifting of the speed limitation for metro trains crossing the Yamuna bridges and that all trains are now moving at their regular speed. DMRC had already slowed down metro trains crossing four Yamuna bridges due to the river’s rising water levels. As the flood submerged significant portions of central Delhi, the Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were also requested.