Why is Delhi witnessing flood despite no rain in 4 days? These may be some of the reasons
Yamuna River in Delhi may have the major contributors to the flood crisis in Delhi, say experts. The rainfall alone cannot be blamed. As per a ToI report quoting experts, it has been observed that the Yamuna's water levels have continued to rise despite limited or no rainfall in Delhi over the past four days.
Further, contrary to popular belief, the release of water from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana in not the sole reason behind the severity of the flood situation in Delhi and NCR areas. As per ToI report, experts including Bhim Singh Rawat from the South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People (SANDRP), have emphasized that the bridges hinder the smooth flow of floodwater and disrupt the river's hydrology. Experts have highlighted that encroachment and the absence of floodplains and catchment wetlands exacerbate the flooding, while the accumulation of solid waste on the floodplain further impedes the river's natural flow.
The need to address these issues and promote sustainable urban development is crucial to mitigate the flooding risks faced by Delhi. «According to data from the Central Water Commission, the maximum amount of water released this year from the Hathnikund Barrage was 3.59 lakh cusecs. Despite the fact that more than 8 lakh cusecs were released from Hathnikund in both 2019 and 2013, the flood situation was not as dire then as it is now, according to data.
Even this year's total water flow from Hathnikund does not seem to be any greater than what was released in 2019 and 2013,» Rawat told ToI. The Yamuna's elevation increased to 207.25 meters in 2019. Indicating towards the high number of bridges ni Delhi, Rawat said, there are 25 bridges along the 22 km stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi, ranging in
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