As the national capital grapples with heavy rainfall, residents of many parts of the city vulnerable to floods have shifted to safer locations due to a rise in the water level of the Yamuna River. Water started entering homes of people since late last night when Yamuna level rose considerably following which residents are being relocated in boats to other places.
Residents of Yamuna Bazar were seen wading through thigh-deep water after Yamuna crossed the danger mark on Tuesday, posing a flood threat to low-lying areas of the city. An evacuation process is underway to shift people to camps after water began entering their houses in parts of the Trans-Yamuna area of Delhi.
In another part of the capital, shopkeepers in the Monastery Market of Civil Lines, anticipating the possibility of flooding, have decided to shift their goods as a precautionary measure.Deepak Rastogi, a shopkeeper in the Monastery market of Civil Lines, says that all shops in low-lying areas have started shifting their goods. "I have 3 shops here. Water will enter here 100 pc, the Administration has advised us to take care of ourselves, remain alert, and stay safe. Visuals showed Yamuna Bazar residents being shifted to safer locations with their belongings in boats after their houses were flooded.
All shops in low-lying areas are shifting their goods. We have been told that there will be water here for 2-3 days," Rastogi said. Delhi authorities had initiated a rescue operation to save farmers who were stranded in the fields at Burari on Tuesday. At 10:30 am, the water level of the Yamuna rose following heavy rainfall in Majnu Ka Tila. Additionally, at Loha Pul, city authorities have ordered the halt of traffic and public from 5 pm, after the river crossed its danger mark of 205.33 metres due to heavy rainfall across the National Capital Region (NCR). In the Delhi NCR region, specifically in Gurugram, after receiving over 100 mm of rainfall between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM yesterday, the weather department has issued an orange alert, citing the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain.
Meanwhile, authorities continue to make announcements from boats, asking people living near the riverbanks to evacuate."We are constantly urging residents to vacate areas at risk of flooding. All district magistrates have been directed to remain prepared for any flood-like situation," an official said. Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta, during her visit to Loha Pul, stated that the situation is under control, but the release from Hathnikund Barrage is expected to reach Delhi by evening.
"The situation is under control. Even better arrangements would be made. I met the people here and saw arrangements for their accommodation. There is water flow only in Yamuna plain. All arrangements are being made for the people. We will not let there be any difficulty. I have spoken with the adjoining states - J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Haryana. We will extend all possible help to them, whatever is required. Together, we will face this crisis," says Rekha Gupta.
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