In Haryana, the water level at Hathnikund barrage in Yamuna river has risen due to heavy rain in the catchment area and continous downpour in theYamunanagar district. According to official spokesman, total 385 mm rainfall has been registered in the Yamunanagar district in last 24 hours.In the afternoon water level at Hathnikund barrage was registered at around six lakh cusecs.He said that 3 lakh cusecs of water have been released from Hathnikund barrage.The threat of flood is looming large in villages and towns of Yamunanagar, Karnal and Panipat and Sonipat districts situated on the banks of Yamuna river. Haryana Irrigation Minister said that the the adminstration is keeping vigil on the situation and instructions have been issued to the authorities to keep ready to tackle the flood like situation.
News On AIR | August 16, 2011 6:40 PM
Haryana: water level in Hathnikund barrage of Yamuna River rises