Why Delhi Is Facing An Unprecedented Flood-Like Situation

The heavy rain in Delhi, as well as release of water from Hathni Kund Barrage in Haryana are the prime factors behind the flood-like conditions.

After three days of incessant rain, Delhi is now on extreme flood alert with water levels of river Yamuna at an all-time high. After breaching the danger mark of 205 metres on Tuesday, the Yamuna water level continues to rise.

At 7 am today, the water level was 208.46 metres, breaching the previous all-time high of 207.49 metres set in 1978.

The heavy rain in Delhi and surrounding areas, as well as release of water from Hathni Kund Barrage in Haryana are the prime factors behind the flood-like conditions in parts of the national capital, officials say. But experts say that other factors may have also contributed to the crisis that Delhi is facing.