Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, posted on Twitter on Saturday that the river's water level is gradually dropping and that things would return to normal in a short period.
Digital Desk: Several areas of Delhi had major rainfall on Saturday night, but the national capital is still experiencing flooding and water logging.
People are seen watching a downpour in photos taken at Raj Ghat.
At 10 a.m. on Saturday in Delhi, the swollen River Yamuna's water level was measured at 207.48 metres. The Red Fort wall on Ring Road has been touched by the surging Yamuna River, flooding the surrounding villages.
Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, posted on Twitter on Saturday that the river's water level is gradually dropping and that things would return to normal in a short period.
"The water level of the Yamuna is decreasing gradually. If it does not rain heavily again, the situation will be back to normal. We started withdrawing water from Chandrawal and Wazirabad water treatment plants. After this, the machines will be kept for drying. Both plants will be operational tomorrow. Please stay aware and help each other," CM Kejriwal tweeted.
He also urged them to look out for one another and take care of themselves.
The Minister of Public Works, Atishi Marlena, also said, "Yamuna river water is draining, the residents of Delhi would have relief in the next 12 hours...The decision to discharge all of the water from the Hathnikund Barrage to Delhi alone raises a lot of questions.
"Not a single drop of water was discharged into the canals leading from there to Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Haryana will be held accountable for this. Can Delhi's flooding situation be avoided? Marlena was added.
On July 14 (Friday), between 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., CWC predicted that the water level will be at 208.05 metres. However, the Central Water Commission was not prepared for how quickly the water level dropped.
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