Delhi Flood Alert: Yamuna Above Danger Mark, Camps Submerged
Delhi woke up to a flood emergency on Thursday. The Yamuna River rose above the danger mark, flooding relief camps and displacing hundreds of families. At 7 am, the water level at the Old Railway Bridge touched 207.48 metres. Authorities began urgent evacuation from low-lying neighbourhoods.
Relief Camps Flooded, Families Moved
Floodwater submerged shelters near Mayur Vihar Phase-I and other vulnerable areas. Officials shifted residents to safer locations. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and district teams evacuated 626 people and 13 livestock. In Yamuna Bazar and Yamuna Khadar, rescue teams worked all night to move families trapped by rising water.
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) reported a major 11-hour rescue in Village Usmanpur. Teams saved three people, six dogs, and one calf. The Boat Club rescue unit supported the operation after floodwaters blocked road access.
City Infrastructure Hit Hard
Heavy rain led to waterlogging and severe traffic jams. Krishna Menon Marg, Feroz Shah Kotla Road, and stretches near Arjangarh went under water. In Civil Lines, several houses and cars were partly submerged. Drone footage from Kashmere Gate and Loha Pul showed floodwaters entering homes and shelters.
IMD Issues Fresh Warnings
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more rain in Delhi and NCR. On Thursday, it predicted thunderstorms and showers. Heavy rain is likely this weekend. IMD issued a red alert for Haryana districts including Panipat, Sonipat, Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, and Mewat. The alert warned of downpours above 15 mm per hour. An orange alert was issued for parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Punjab Also Reeling from Floods
The flood crisis also hit Punjab. Officials confirmed 37 deaths and crop damage across 1.75 lakh hectares in 23 districts. The government shut schools and colleges until September 7. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced ₹71 crore for relief and appealed for donations to the CM Relief Fund.
