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.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the likelihood of thunderstorms on Saturday
The breach occurred in the evening, causing nearly five feet of water to flood Geetanjali Enclave and nearby areas of Jharoda Kalan village near Baba Haridass Nagar in Delhi's Dwarka, a senior officer said.
The Divisional Commissioner in the presence of the District Magistrates provided an overview of the current situation including the measures being undertaken by the government and updates on relief efforts.
"The Delhi Ordinance proved fatal during the foods relief programme," she said.
Delhi had witnessed the worst ever floods in 1978 when the river's level touched a record 207.49 meters.
The evacuation of people living on the riverbed, which started on Saturday, has resulted in the shifting of over 10,000 people.
Delhi witnessed its worst-ever floods in 1978 when the river's level touched a record 207.49 m.
The river was flowing at 205.5 metres last evening with the danger mark being 204.83 metres.
According to the latest report from the Public Works Department (PWD), desilting of only 27 per cent of the city drains has been done till now.
