New Delhi, July 11 : The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi surpassed the danger mark of 205.33 meters on Monday, triggering an Orange alert. The Flood Control Department reported that the water level reached 206.24 meters on Tuesday. The Old Railway Bridge recorded a water level of 206.04 meters at 11 pm on Monday. Continuous rainfall over the weekend and additional showers on Monday resulted in severe waterlogging throughout the city. The heavy rainfall affected all sections of society, including the poor, daily wage earners, and commuters trying to reach their destinations. Families residing in hutments along the Yamuna had to prepare for possible relocation if the water level rose further. Even some civil servants experienced rainwater entering their homes.
This year’s floods have impacted both the less privileged and the influential, highlighting the plight of locals across different social divides. As roads became inundated and vehicles were stranded, residents, including those living in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, voiced their concerns regarding Delhi’s inadequate drainage system. The diplomatic enclave, home to foreign missions, and other areas accommodating VIPs were also flooded. Due to the heavy rainfall and waterlogging, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) advised senior bureaucrats residing on ground floors to move to safer locations as a precautionary measure. Several residential colonies reported house collapses and waterlogging issues. Waterlogging was particularly observed in diplomatic enclaves like Chanakyapuri, Kaka Nagar, Bharti Nagar, as well as on prominent roads and colonies falling under the jurisdiction of the NDMC.
