Yamuna Swelling Again in Delhi: Water level to reach danger mark tomorrow due to heavy rain in HP, Uttarakhand

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Yamuna river's water levels are expected to rise again in Delhi from August 16, prompting concerns, due to substantial rainfall in the hilly regions and escalated water discharge from the Hathnikund barrage situated in Haryana. As per a ToI report quoting officials, a substantial volume of 65,000-75,000 cusecs of water is currently being released from the barrage. If this pattern persists, the water levels of the Yamuna river in the national capital could experience a renewed surge.

According to official sources, this marks the first instance since July 26 that over 50,000 cusecs of water has been discharged from the barrage. Since the journey of released water takes 36-48 hours to reach the capital, the observable impact is projected to unfold from August 16 onward. As of 7 pm on Monday, the water level at the old railway bridge in the capital was measured at 203.35 meters.

This reading is nearly two meters below the critical level of 205.33 meters and slightly over one meter below the cautionary threshold of 204.5 meters. As the higher terrains of the Himalayas encounter another bout of heavy rainfall, experts concede that the Yamuna's water levels might inch closer to the hazardous point. An official, who wished to remain anonymous, told ToI: «This necessitates significant downpours in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.