Arvind Kejriwal has said that work was on to open the five gates of Yamuna Barrage to help drain out floodwater. “The first jammed gate of the ITO Barrage has been opened.
Soon all the five gates will be opened." "The water level in the Yamuna is receding. The situation will be normal soon if it doesn't rain.
If it rains, then it may take a bit longer," he said. The India Meteorological Department expects Delhi to witness thunderstorm with lightning from Sunday to Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Public Works Department has started pumping out water, clearing roads and opening them out to traffic as the Yamuna starts receding. ISBT and Bhairon Marg are open for traffic now.
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