Delhi is currently experiencing a drinking water crisis as a result of the Delhi government's decision to reduce supply by 25%...
Digital desk: As the
Yamuna River reached a record high, roads in Delhi became rivers and water gushed into homes, hospitals, crematoriums, and shelter homes.
The water level of the Yamuna River dropped to 208.46 meters at 6 a.m. on Friday, although they continue to be above the 205.33 danger level. An official announcement from
Delhi stated that a total of 23,692 people were evacuated from the Yamuna River's surrounding districts on Thursday.
Several prominent districts in Delhi, including the secretariat which houses the offices of the chief minister and his cabinet colleagues, were flooded on Thursday, prompting authorities to move quickly to lead rescue and relief efforts. Waterlogging persisted near Rajghat on Friday morning as a result of the Yamuna River's surge in water level following waterlogging and people are facing problems on ITO Road.
Due to potential drain leakage on Thursday night, Yamuna floodwaters came very close to the Supreme Court. Near the Supreme Court, Mathura Road and Bhagwan Das Road were partially flooded. Authorities prohibited the entry of huge goods vehicles operating non-essential services and closed all schools and universities till July 16.
Delhi is currently experiencing a drinking water crisis as a result of the Delhi government's decision to reduce supply by 25% after three water treatment plants - Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla were closed due to the Yamuna's rising level.
On Thursday, the Yamuna water level remained constant for three hours before beginning to rise once more till it reached 208.66, three meters above the danger level.
According to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Heavy trucks, except those that are providing necessary services are not allowed to enter. Moreover, he advised residents in flood-affected areas to remain inside unless absolutely necessary.
Other places that experienced flooding included the Outer Ring Road near the Red Fort, Vishwakarma Colony, Yamuna Bazar, ISBT bus station, Kashmere Gate, Shankaracharya Road, Majnu Ka Tila, Batla House, Kirari and Kingsway Camp.
On Wednesday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi issued a warning urging people not to perform death rites at Nigambodh Ghat due to the increase in Yamuna water levels, the cremation in Geeta Colony was also shut down.
The Archaeological Survey of India said on Thursday that the Red Fort would remain closed for the public and visitors from the second half of July 13 to July 14 due to the intense monsoon and rainfall in the nation's capital. Along with the Delhi Fire Service and police, 12 National Disaster Response Force teams, outfitted with inflatable boats, ropes, and other equipment began the rescue and evacuation efforts on Thursday.
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