Yamuna Recedes Slightly but Remains Above Danger Mark, Flood Woes Continue
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) at 73, ‘satisfactory’ category, at 4 pm.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) at 73, ‘satisfactory’ category, at 4 pm.
Water level in Yamuna has been steadily rising since Monday, inching closer to the capital’s official danger mark of 205.33 metre.
Delhi’s Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday conducted an on-ground inspection to assess the rising water level of the Yamuna river.
It reaches 206.31 metres mark, increasing chances of another spell of floods in the city.
The state government has already announced that the relief camps will continue till the month end in view of the forecast of more rains.
With the Yamuna breaching the danger mark, water may reach Delhi during the next two days with full force, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had informed on Monday evening.
The Chief Minister further advised the people living in the Yamuna flood plains to evacuate and shift to tents or relatives' residences as Haryana has released 8.28 lakh cusec of water.
The Yamuna in Delhi was flowing above the danger mark at 205.06 metres by 10 a.m., an Irrigation and Flood Control Department official said
