Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Flooding in Delhi: Yamuna River Reaches Third-Highest Level
Imagine a river in Delhi got too much water, like a bathtub overflowing!
The Yamuna River is really high, almost the highest it's ever been.
This is causing flooding in many parts of Delhi, like Yamuna Bazar and Geeta Colony, where people live and work.
Over 14,000 people had to leave their homes because of the water.
The reason for this is that a lot of water is being released from dams upstream.
Even the place where people are cremated, called Nigambodh Ghat, is at risk of flooding.
So, people are dealing with a lot of water right now!
Yamuna River water level reached the third-highest ever recorded.
Flooding is impacting residential and commercial areas in Delhi.
Over 14,000 people have been evacuated due to the flooding.
Traffic has been disrupted on major roads.
Nigambodh Ghat cremation ground is threatened by rising water.
- Who
- Residents and officials in Delhi are affected.
- What
- The Yamuna river's water level rose to its third-highest recorded level.
- When
- The water level reached a high point recently.
- Where
- Delhi, specifically areas along the Yamuna River.
- Why
- Due to heavy water released from Wazirabad and Hathnikund barrages.
- River
- Yamuna
- Water Level (Current)
- 207.39 meters
- Affected Areas
- Yamuna Bazar, Geeta Colony, others
- Evacuated People
- Over 14,000
- Cause
- Heavy water release from barrages
- Cremation Ground Affected
- Nigambodh Ghat
Sources
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