Delhi flood reason: Water released from the Hathnikund barrage took less time to reach Delhi increasing Yamuna s water level quicker than estimated. | Latest News Delhi
The Central Water Commission had estimated that the water level of the Yamuna River could reach an unprecedented 207.99 meters on Wednesday night. However, surpassing this estimate, the water level breached the mark, reaching 208.05 meters, resulting in an extreme situation for Delhi as floodwater entered the city on Wednesday evening.
The volume of water being released to Haryana from Himachal Pradesh has reduced, according to Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat, which has impacted the water level in the Yamuna river. The Yamuna s water level in Delhi has surpassed the all-time record, causing flooding in many areas.
Please vacate your houses. We have also been seeing that some people are going to watch the swollen river. Please don't go there to click selfies, urges Delhi Chief Minister