Delhi: Yamuna water-level stays above danger mark

As of Friday night at 10:00 p.m., the water level in the Yamuna River at the Old Railway Bridge was still over the danger mark at 205.48 metres.

The Yamuna water level in the nation’s capital once again exceeded the danger threshold of 205.33 metres on Friday night after days of decline. The hourly water release from the Hathni Kund Barrage, which peaked on July 11 at a level of over 3,60,000 cusecs, is currently flowing at 29,973 cusecs as of Friday, July 21.

The Yamuna had been progressively retreating after hitting an all-time high of 208.66 metres on July 13.
At 8 p.m. on July 18, the water level, which had been over the danger line for eight days, fell below it. On July 10, around 5 o’clock, the river crossed the danger line, causing significant flooding in the nation’s capital.

Earlier, following a noticeable improvement in the waterlogging situation, the Delhi government lifted the ban on the entry of heavy vehicles into the national capital.
“Considering the improvement of the flood situation and descending water level of Yamuna River, it has been decided by the competent authorities to withdraw all the restrictions imposed as per the orders on July 13th and 17th with effect from July 19th,” read an official statement.