Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Yamuna River Nears Danger Mark at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge
The Yamuna River in Delhi is rising.
The water level at the Old Railway Bridge is getting close to the danger level.
Officials are watching closely and getting ready for potential flooding.
This is happening because a lot of water is coming from barrages upstream.
The water released from the barrages takes time to reach Delhi.
If the water reaches 206 meters, people will have to evacuate.
Authorities are taking precautions to manage the situation.
Yamuna River at Old Railway Bridge reached 205.22 meters.
The water level is close to the 205.33-meter danger level.
Officials are monitoring the situation and taking precautions.
High volumes of water are being released from Wazirabad and Hathnikund barrages.
Evacuation starts at 206 meters.
- Who
- Officials and concerned agencies.
- What
- The Yamuna River level is rising.
- When
- Around 9 am on Saturday.
- Where
- Delhi, at the Old Railway Bridge.
- Why
- Due to high volumes of water released from Wazirabad and Hathnikund barrages.
- Current Level
- 205.22 meters
- Observation Point
- Old Railway Bridge
- Danger Level
- 205.33 meters
- Evacuation Level
- 206 meters
- Hathnikund Barrage Release
- 38,897 cusecs per hour
- Wazirabad Barrage Release
- 45,620 cusecs per hour
