Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Yamuna River Water Level Nears Warning Level in Delhi
The Yamuna River in Delhi is getting close to its warning level.
Water released from a barrage upstream is causing the level to rise.
Experts are discussing whether to change the warning levels.
Some believe a study of the river's shape is needed before changing the warning levels.
Last year, the river almost reached the warning level during heavy rains.
The government has a plan to manage floods, starting when water release from the barrage is very high.
In past floods, some areas in Delhi were badly flooded.
Yamuna water level at Delhi Railway Bridge reached 204.13 metres, 0.37 metres from the warning level.
Water discharge from Haryana's Hathnikund Barrage peaked at 54,707 cusecs.
Water expert criticized the recommendation to revise danger levels, suggesting a geomorphological study.
The Delhi government's flood control plan triggers a first warning when discharge from Hathnikund exceeds 1 lakh cusecs.
Areas like Mayur Vihar, ITO, and Civil Lines were inundated during the July 2023 floods.
- Who
- Central Water Commission, Delhi government, water expert, and Bhim Singh Rawat (activist).
- What
- Yamuna River water level nearing warning level in Delhi.
- When
- As of Wednesday, July 23.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- Due to increased water discharge from Haryana's Hathnikund Barrage.
Advocates for Comprehensive Study
Proponents of Level Revision
Approach to Flood Management
Advocates for Comprehensive Study
Conduct geomorphological study of the river's upper segment.
Proponents of Level Revision
Revise the danger levels at the Delhi Railway Bridge.
- Current Water Level (Delhi Railway Bridge)
- 204.13 metres
- Warning Level
- 204.50 metres
- Barrage
- Hathnikund Barrage
- Peak Discharge (Hathnikund)
- 54,707 cusecs
- Flood Control Trigger
- Discharge from Hathnikund exceeds 1 lakh cusecs