Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Delhi: Yamuna River Nears Danger Level
The Yamuna River in Delhi is experiencing rising water levels, approaching a dangerous level.
Recent heavy rainfall has caused a significant influx of water into the river.
The authorities have opened all the gates of the Hathinikund Barrage to manage the water flow.
Officials are closely monitoring the situation as the water level fluctuates, and the administration is taking precautions.
The CM visited the residential area at Yamuna Bazaar and assured no flood situation, expecting the water levels to drop soon.
Yamuna River's water level is near the danger mark in Delhi.
Visuals from Thursday show water levels close to the 205-meter mark at Loha Pul.
Heavy rainfall led to 1.78 lakh cusec of water entering the river.
All 18 gates of the Hathinikund Barrage were opened.
The continuous change in water levels has kept the administration vigilant.
- Who
- Administration and flood control officials.
- What
- Yamuna River water levels are close to the danger mark.
- When
- Thursday, ongoing.
- Where
- Delhi, India, at Loha Pul.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall and water release from the Hathinikund Barrage.
Authorities
Residents
Flood Situation
Authorities
No flood-like situation in Delhi.
Residents
The water level is nearing the danger mark.
- Location
- Delhi, India
- River
- Yamuna
- Water Level (Reference)
- Close to 205 meters
- Barrage
- Hathinikund
- Water Released from Hathinikund Barrage
- 1.78 lakh cusec
- Gates Opened
- 18
Sources
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