Even as the Yamuna River's water level in Delhi has receded from its danger mark after several days of concern, but problems persist as many low-lying areas remain submerged and thousands of people have been displaced, highlighting a continued flood threat despite the receding waters.
Authorities have already evacuated residents from low-lying areas as a precaution when the water level exceeded the 205.33-meter danger mark, which it had breached on September 2nd and continued to flow above until Sunday night. As regards current situation, on Sunday night, the water level in the Yamuna dipped below the 205.33-meter danger mark, providing some relief. However, despite the receding water, many areas remain inundated with floodwaters, and residents were evacuated to temporary relief camps.
Approximately 10,000 people have been displaced by the flooding.The concerns persist for several reasons, according to officials who content the major worry is about persistent Flooding and prevalent situation as regards condition of the flood hit families. While the river level has fallen, floodwaters continue to submerge key areas like Monastery Market, Civil Lines, and Vasudev Ghat. Continuous rainfall remains another area of worry, though Monday saw comparatively a pleasant day without showers across Delhi NCR.
The IMD has forecast more rain for Delhi and the surrounding areas, raising concerns about the possibility of further flooding.
Despite the drop, large stretches of farmland, nurseries, sports academies and farmhouses remained submerged. According to the district administration, 18 villages— 12 of them in Sadar tehsil and six in Dadri—continue to be affected.
Officials said 19 flood posts and 15 shelters have been set up while health camps with provisions for women and children we operational. Tarpaulins, durries, mosquito nets, and boats, they said, ha ve been distributed. Community groups, meanwhile, have pitched in to help the flood hit families as the latter have been facing problems on many fronts. Apart from health issues, residents are facing challenges in relief camps, with reports of inadequate facilities, food, and water. The recent high levels are reminiscent of the severe flooding in 2023, when the river reached an all-time high of 208.66 meters, displacing over 25,000 people.
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