Delhi is one of the worst-hit cities of Monsoon fury since the water level of the Yamuna River crossed its danger mark. The national capital is on extreme flood alert with Yamunas level reached to 208.46 metres, leading to an evacuation of people from the low-lying area near the river. Over 16,500 people living in the areas have been shifted to safer places. The city is also suffering from skin diseases, itchiness and drinking problems as three water treatment plants in Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla have been shut down amid the flood-like situation prevailing in Delhi.From Delhis Ring Road to CM Arvind Kejriwals office, everything is deluged in water amid the aftermath of the rise of the water level of Yamuna. Currently, the water level is three metres above its danger mark.Here are some visuals of Delhi affected by Yamuna :#WATCH | Civil Lines area of Delhi flooded, latest visuals from the area.Several areas of the city are reeling under flood and water-logging as the water level of river Yamuna continues to rise following heavy rainfall and the release of water from Hathnikund Barrage. pic.twitter.com/UecZsfIBwb— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2023#WATCH | The area near Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi gets flooded as river Yamuna overflows and floods low-lying nearby areas. pic.twitter.com/8briPb9rzq— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2023Taking notes from the situation, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, ” Some places in Delhi could witness a shortage of water because of this.” Also, he is expected to visit the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant later in the day.Delhi Traffic Police issues travel advisoryAs Yamuna continues to rise, affecting traffic movements, the Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory to avoid traffic congestion in the city.The traffic police have urged residents to avoid the following three roads: Mahatma Gandhi Marg between IP Flyover and Chandgi Ram Akhara, Mahatma Gandhi Marg between Kalighat Mandir and Delhi Secretariat and Outer Ring Road between Wazirabad Bridge and Chandgi Ram Akhara.Traffic AdvisoryDue to rise in water level of Yamuna and consequent inundation of low lying areas, traffic movement is affected on some roads. Please follow the advisory to avoid any inconvenience.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/bYuGH8mFr5— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 13, 2023Traffic AdvisoryMovement of commercial vehicles will be regulated in Delhi. Please follow the advisory to avoid any inconvenience.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/QDIwMdl11G— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 13, 2023Restrictions have also been put on the movement of commercial vehicles to regulate traffic jams. Non-destined commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi. Other commercial vehicles will be diverted so that they wont disrupt traffic on the affected parts of the Ring Road and Outer Ring Road.
