The Yamuna river which is flowing at 206.66 metres, much above the danger mark, has entered some fresh low lying areas of Delhi, including ISBT. An official in flood control department said that the level is likely to touch 206.85 by this after noon. He said, the water level has been increasing as discharged water from Haryana started reaching Delhi. The heavy rain in the National Capital Region has also led to a further increase in the water level of the river. The Old Yamuna Bridge has been closed as a precautionary measure. Delhi government says everything is under control and there is no danger of flood in Delhi. The State Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan visited various flood affected areas and instructed concerned officials to ensure availability of food, water , medicines and other facilities in the relief camps
News On AIR | September 11, 2010 12:36 PM
Yamuna flowing above danger mark