Days after some relief of floodwaters in the national capital, the water level in the Yamuna has crossed the danger mark in Delhi again following heavy discharge from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana.This morning at 9 am, the river was flowing at 205.96 metres. This is expected to rise to 206.7 metres by the evening.Since Yamuna breached its danger mark, the Delhi government is on high alert after more than 2 lakh cusecs of water were released from Haryana.Delhi govt. closely monitoring: AtishiOn Saturday, minister and AAP leader Atishi said that Arvind Kejriwal-led government is monitoring the developments closely.The Yamuna has been in spate for over a week now, causing flooding in several parts of Delhi. The primary reason behind the steady rise in the water level is the release of water from the Haryana barrage.The AAP leader said that some parts of Yamuna Khadar might see flooding if the water level rises beyond 206.7 metres. “The government is fully prepared to carry out immediate evacuations in these vulnerable areas” she added.Relief camps have been set up and regular announcements are being made in areas at the risk of flooding.“The Revenue Department has taken extensive measures to tackle the situation effectively. Whether its the Central district, Eastern District, or areas like Yamuna Bazar and Yamuna Khadar, we have made sufficient preparations to address any challenges that may arise,” Atishi said.
