Yamuna River Water Level Breaks 45-Year Record, Floods Hit ITO, Kashmere Gate
Delhi’s Yamuna river crossed the staggering 208 metres mark and swelled to 208.46 metres at 7 am on Thursday. The river crossed the highest flood record at 1 pm on Wednesday. Yamuna river swelled to 208.08 metres on Wednesday, crossing the previous all-time record high of 207.49 metres, recorded 45 years ago in 1978.
The flooding has caused widespread damage in Delhi. Several areas of the city, including ITO and Kashmere Gate, have been inundated with water. Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes and businesses, and several roads and bridges have been closed.
The government has been working to mitigate the impact of the flooding. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed to help with rescue and relief efforts. The Delhi government has also announced a compensation package for those who have been affected by the flooding.
The flooding is a major disaster for Delhi, and it is likely to have a significant impact on the city. The government is working to assess the damage and to provide relief to those who have been affected.