Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has requested the people of Delhi residing in the waterlogged areas of the city, not to leave their houses as the water level of Yamuna River will reach its peak by 3-4 pm on Thursday. Apart from this, an order has been issued to keep the schools, colleges & universities will remain closed till Sunday.While talking to media, CM Kejriwal said, “We had a DDMA meeting. Several important decisions were taken. Schools, colleges & universities will remain closed till Sunday. All Govt offices, except those providing essential services, will have Work from Home. Advisory is being issued for private offices too to Work for Home. Water rationing will have to be done as 3 Water Treatment Plants are shut and people will face water crisis for a day or two. Heavy vehicles, except those providing essential services, that enter Delhi will not be allowed. There were issues of toilets and bathrooms at relief camps. So, the camps are being shifted to schools.”यमुना नदी में जलस्तर बढ़ने से आज कई वॉटर ट्रीटमेंट प्लांट बंद करने पड़े हैं। यमुना किनारे बने वज़ीराबाद वॉटर ट्रीटमेंट प्लांट का आज मैंने खुद दौरा किया। जैसे ही स्थिति यहाँ सामान्य होगी हम इसे जल्द शुरू करेंगे। pic.twitter.com/x1OSudFNBN— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 13, 2023CM @ArvindKejriwal जी ने Yamuna में बढ़ते जलस्तर के कारण WAZIRABAD WATER TREATMENT PLANT का निरीक्षण किया।Machines में पानी घुसने के कारण 3 WTP बंद कर दिए गए हैं।यमुना में बढ़ते जलस्तर के कारण Delhi में बाढ़ की स्थिति बन गई है। मुख्यमंत्री केजरीवाल जी दिल्ली के लोगों को इस… pic.twitter.com/fVt1VTx2iO— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) July 13, 2023He further added, “Right now the water level crossed 208.6 metre. It was not expected that the water would reach this level. Three of our water treatment plants have been shut down because water has entered the pump. After the water recedes, the machines will be dried and then started again so that current is generated. About 25 per cent water supply has been affected. We will be able to start water supply by tomorrow evening.”“In view of the flood situation in Delhi, the Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi has ordered all government and private schools in low-lying areas to close immediately without waiting for orders where there is a danger of flood”, said a statement.Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rains in some parts of Delhi.
