Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Yamuna River Water Level Nears Warning Mark in Delhi
The Yamuna River's water level near Delhi is getting close to a warning level.
This is because water is being released from a barrage upstream.
The water level reached 204.13 meters, and the warning level is 204.50 meters.
Experts have discussed how to measure the risk.
Some people think the government should study the riverbed instead of changing the warning levels.
Last year, the water almost reached the warning level, but in the past there were severe floods that caused lots of damage.
Yamuna River water level at Delhi Railway Bridge reached 204.13 meters, nearing the warning level.
The warning level is 204.50 meters.
Water discharge from Haryana's Hathnikund Barrage exceeded 50,000 cusecs.
A committee had previously recommended revising danger levels, which has been criticized.
Last year, Delhi narrowly avoided the warning level; 2023 saw record floods.
- Who
- The water level is monitored by the Central Water Commission.
- What
- Yamuna River water levels nearing warning level.
- When
- Water levels reported at 4 pm Wednesday.
- Where
- Delhi Railway Bridge, Yamuna River.
- Why
- Due to water released from the Haryana's Hathnikund Barrage.
Criticism of Revised Danger Levels
Proponents of Revised Danger Levels
Approach to Managing Flood Risk
Criticism of Revised Danger Levels
Revise the river's upper segment geomorphology first.
Proponents of Revised Danger Levels
Revise the danger levels.
- Water Level (Wednesday)
- 204.13 meters
- Warning Level
- 204.50 meters
- Barrage
- Hathnikund Barrage
- Barrage Discharge Peak
- 54,707 cusecs
- Time for water to reach Delhi
- 48-50 hours
- 2023 Flood Peak
- 208.66 meters