New Delhi, July 13: As the water level of the Yamuna River surged to a staggering 208.48 meters, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal advised residents on Thursday to refrain from using roads adjacent to the river, which have been inundated.
In a Hindi tweet, Kejriwal stated, “The water level of Yamuna is continuously rising. Currently, it has reached 208.46m. The water from Yamuna has flooded the surrounding roads. We urge you not to travel on these routes.” He further mentioned that people residing in affected areas were being evacuated, and he appealed for their cooperation with the administration. Kejriwal emphasized that saving lives was of utmost importance and called upon all Delhi residents to support each other during this emergency situation.
Over the past three days, Delhi witnessed a rapid increase in the water level of the Yamuna River. The level rose from 203.14 meters on Sunday at 11 am to 205.4 meters on Monday at 5 pm, surpassing the danger mark of 205.33 meters. The river crossed the evacuation mark of 206 meters on Monday night, resulting in the relocation of people living in flood-prone areas to safer locations. Additionally, the Old Railway Bridge was closed for road and rail traffic.
On Wednesday, the water level surpassed the previous all-time record of 207.49 meters by 1 pm and reached the 208-meter mark by 10 pm.
With the situation still critical, Kejriwal’s advice to avoid flooded roads along the Yamuna River aims to ensure the safety of the public amid the ongoing flood situation.
