Outlining the relief measures undertaken by the government, the chief minister said the residents of the flood-affected areas are being continuously supplied with food, water, medical aid, toilet facilities, and other essential services.
According to the Delhi Fire Services, after the receipt of a distress call at 1:01 pm, a team was dispatched to the location. The team, with the support of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Police, and local Boat Club volunteers, managed to safely rescue the man in a difficult operation before shifting him to a nearby hospital.
The flood control department officials said the release of water from the Hathnikund Barrage remained high through the day, with 157951 lakh cusecs discharged around noon and 174442 cusecs six hours later.
Khattar said the Haryana government wants to know the truth about the non-opening of five gates of ITO barrage with full impartiality. The state government is working promptly in providing relief to the flood-affected people, he added.
Villages along the Yamuna river have been alerted about the release of the excess water and govt has already begun evacuating people from low-lying areas.
