Yamuna water level breaches danger mark amid rains in Delhi
The Hindu
Yamuna in Delhi breaches danger mark again; flow rate rises to 50,000-60,000 cusecs. Heavy rains in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh & Delhi. Water level dropped below danger mark 8 pm Tues, receded to 205.22 metres 5 am, July 19. Rehabilitation of affected families in low-lying areas may be delayed. Water supply affected for 4-5 days due to inundation of pump house. 125% of monthly rainfall quota in 2 days caused waterlogging. 27,000 people evacuated in Delhi.
The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi breached the danger mark again on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, morning, less than 12 hours after it dropped below the threshold, amid rains in the national capital and the upper reaches of the river.
The Central Water Commission's data showed the water level reached 205.48 metres at 8 am. It is expected to rise to 205.72 metres by 6 pm.
The flow rate at the Hathnikund barrage saw a marginal rise on Tuesday afternoon, oscillating between 50,000 and 60,000 cusecs.
It dropped to around 39,000 cusecs by 7 am on Wednesday. One cusec is equivalent to 28.32 litres per second.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh until July 22 and moderate showers in Delhi on Wednesday, July 19.
The water level in the river had dropped below the danger mark of 205.33 metres by 8 pm on Tuesday, after flowing above the threshold for eight days. It receded to 205.22 metres at 5 am on Wednesday before it started rising again.
The increase in the water level could slow down the rehabilitation of affected families in the inundated low-lying areas of the capital and they may have to stay longer in relief camps.
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