Delhi continues to witness flood-like situations in several low-lying areas near the Yamuna River and several places are in a spate of water for the last few days.However, according to the latest update from the Delhi Flood Control Department, the water level of the Yamuna River has seen a dip in the past few hours. It was recorded at 208.44 metres at the Old Railway Bridge at around 7 am today against the 208.66 metres last night, which was the highest recorded ever.IMDs prediction for DelhiMeanwhile, India Meteorological Department on Friday has predicted that Delhi is likely to get more rain accompanied by thunderstorms over the next 4-5 days.Apart from this, commuters in Delhi are facing severe waterlogging on ITO and other main routes of Delhi.#WATCH | Delhi: Commuters face problems due to Severe waterlogging on ITO road after rise in water level of Yamuna River pic.twitter.com/f1qxRXQO8R— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023Heres what Delhi minister Atishi saysDelhi Minister Atishi says, “Good news is that the water level is not rising, it was stable from 1pm-7pm yesterday and it is receding very gradually now. But it is receding at a rate of 0.1 metre so it will take a days time for the water to recede. Water is entering areas because all drains are full and it is backflow that is flooding the areas. Pumping out is not possible now because the water will have to go to Yamuna itself and its water level is already high…This difficulty is not due to a person or situation but due to incessant heavy rainfall in north India. Good thing is that the water is receding slowly…”#WATCH | Delhi Minister Atishi says, Good news is that the water level is not rising, it was stable from 1pm-7pm yesterday and it is receding very gradually now. But it is receding at a rate of 0.1 metre so it will take a days time for the water to recede. Water is entering… pic.twitter.com/YLZGvVygpT— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023
