Delhi floods: Not just Yamuna, THIS is another cause of deluge. 5 updates
Yamuna began flowing back on Friday, according to the report by the Hindustan Times. Water in at alteast half a dozen drains back flowed, creating pools of muddy and stinking water. Yesterday the lieutenant governor’s office and the elected government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal clashed over Drain Number 12.
Officials and personnel of the Indian Army are racing to fix a broken flow regulator Drain No 12 where water backflow from the river reached at Supreme Court of India. 1. Yamuna water level declines: Water level in the Yamuna River is witnessing a steady decline and recorded at 207.98 metres at 11 pm at the Old Railway Bridge.
After breaching the 45-year-old record three days ago, water levels in the Yamuna in Delhi came down to 207.98 metres at 11 pm on Friday. 2. Evacuation: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the Delhi government is taking all measures to ensure that there are no barriers to the exit of water entering the capital.
An official statement said that 23,692 people were evacuated on Thursday from the adjacent areas of the Yamuna. However, 21,092 people are currently residing in tents and shelters 3. Delhi weather forecast: India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning with predictions that Delhi will likely receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next 4-5 days.
However, the flooding in Delhi is not due to localized rain but because the Yamuna River has received a lot of water from Himachal and other states. 4. All Municipal Corporation of Delhi-run schools are closed until 16 July.
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