Monsoon Tracker Live Updates: Yamuna reaches highest-ever mark at 207.81 meters; NDRF's help may be required, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Monsoon tracker: Delhi is on high alert as the water level in the Yamuna River reached its highest-ever level of 207.81 metres on Wednesday evening, which is above the danger mark, according to the Central Water Commission. Meanwhile, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that NDRF has been informed on rising water level in Yamuna and its help may be sought.
The danger mark is 206.24 metres as per the Central Water Commission (CWC). The river is flowing above the danger level. Moreover, Uttarakhand and adjoining areas of Western Uttar Pradesh are likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4mm) on July 12. Amid the heavy rains in Uttarakhand, IMD issued an orange alert for July 12.
IMD has also predicted heavy rainfall conditions in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim and sub-Himalayan West Bengal on July 11-12.
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Monsoon tracker: Delhi is on high alert as the water level in the Yamuna River reached its highest-ever level of 207.81 metres on Wednesday evening, which is above the danger mark, according to the Central Water Commission. Meanwhile, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that NDRF has been informed on rising water level in Yamuna and its help may be sought.
The danger mark is 206.24 metres as per the Central Water Commission (CWC). The river is flowing above the danger level. Moreover, Uttarakhand and adjoining areas of Western Uttar Pradesh are likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4mm) on July 12. Amid the heavy rains in Uttarakhand, IMD issued an orange alert for July 12.
IMD has also predicted heavy rainfall conditions in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim and sub-Himalayan West Bengal on July 11-12.
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Police and local administration rescued people along with their livestock from Yamuna floodplains in Delhi as the river breached its all-time high mark today.
#WATCH | Police and local administration rescued people along with their livestock from Yamuna floodplains in Delhi as the river breached its all-time high mark today pic.twitter.com/61eyM1cVor
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
Monsoon Live Updates: Delhi LG calls DDMA meeting Thursday over rising water level of Yamuna, say Raj Niwas officials
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"Delhi govt has informed NDRF that its help may be sought," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, says "The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has reached 207.71 metres, which is the highest ever. Delhi has not received rainfall in the last 2-3 days. Water is entering Delhi from Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Regarding this, I have also… pic.twitter.com/wPUZk7XO3u
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
Monsoon Live Updates: Yamuna water level reaches 207.81 metres at 6 pm, according to Central Water Commission
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"I request everyone to vacate their homes in the low-lying areas. There are several places affected by the rise in the level of water in Yamuna River," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
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"Delhi has not received rainfall in the last 2-3 days. Water is entering Delhi from Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Regarding this, I have also written a letter to Union HM Amit Shah requesting him to reduce the flow of water entering Delhi, only then we can stop the Yamuna River from overflowing," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
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"The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has reached 207.71 metres, which is the highest ever," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Monsoon Live Updates: Yamuna River
#WATCH | Delhi | We have made all necessary arrangements including fans, bathrooms, medical facilities & others in relief camps. The water level is continuously rising in the Yamuna River and we are prepared to deal with any unforeseen situation: Atishi, Delhi Minister after… pic.twitter.com/jOTqjqE3HX
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
Monsoon Live Updates: Lahaul-Spiti
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu conducts aerial survey of Lahaul-Spiti as the state is affected due to heavy rainfall.
#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu conducts aerial survey of Lahaul-Spiti as the state is affected due to heavy rainfall.
(Source: CMO) pic.twitter.com/SfCC0T02tm
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
Monsoon Live Updates: Ambala flooded
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij's residence in Ambala flooded following incessant rainfall in the state.
#WATCH | Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij's residence in Ambala flooded following incessant rainfall in the state. pic.twitter.com/N815lda0Ex
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
Monsoon Live Updates: Army’s Panther Division rescued children and elderly women
Teams of Indian Army’s Panther Division rescued and evacuated children and elderly women in Village Mandala Channa in Shahkot, Punjab who were stranded due to flash floods in Satluj River: Western Command, Indian Army.
Teams of Indian Army’s Panther Division rescued and evacuated children and elderly women in Village Mandala Channa in Shahkot, Punjab who were stranded due to flash floods in Satluj River: Western Command, Indian Army pic.twitter.com/EYgbNDiqXo
— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023
Monsoon Live Updates: Himachal Pradesh
Operation of trains in Himachal Pradesh, which has been ravaged by torrential rains, will remain suspended, officials said on Wednesday.
Monsoon Live Updates: Flash floods
Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh were witnessed following incessant rainfall in the state, causing landslides & bridge collapse.
#WATCH | Manali: Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh witnessed following incessant rainfall in the state, causing landslides & bridge collapse. pic.twitter.com/F8kfJjz1CD
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2023
Monsoon Live Updates: Water level of the Yamuna River is increasing
The water level of the Yamuna River is increasing due to rain. All the police stations along the banks of the river have been instructed to increase vigilance in the area. Coordination is also being established with other agencies so that if there is waterlogging, people can be evacuated immediately: Shailesh Kumar Pandey, SSP, Mathura