Delhi Flood Alert: Yamuna Recedes Marginally But Major Areas Remain Submerged | Drone Visuals | India News
New Delhi: The Yamuna River in Delhi slightly declined on Saturday and fell to 206.47 meters on the old railway bridge (ORB), also known as loha stamps at the previous 207 meters. Despite the marginal decline, the river continues to flow over the danger sign and leaves a few parts of the capital under water.
The drone images caught on Saturday showed a comprehensive flood in the areas of the river and emphasized the seriousness of the situation.
#WRISTWATCH | Delhı: The Yamuna River continues to exceed the danger level, and some parts of the city continue to face a flood -like situation. Visuals from Mayur Vihar region.
(Drone Visuals taken at 10.45) pic.twitter.com/etynxbko96– Ani (@ani) September 6, 2025
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Yamuna’s warning level in Delhi is determined as 204.50 meters, while the danger mark is 205.33 meters. The evacuation is started after the water level is 206 meters. At the beginning of this week, the river rose to 207.41 meters, the third highest level recorded so far, and the authorities wanted to carry the residents to their help shelters.
Orb serves as an important monitoring point for water levels and potential flood threats in the city.
Flood waters, luxury civil lines area, monastery market, Kashmere Gate Isbt and Yamuna Bazaar affected various places.
#WRISTWATCH | Delhı: The Yamuna River continues to exceed the danger level, and some parts of the city continue to face a flood -like situation. Images from Yamuna Ghat region.
(Drone Visuals taken at 10.45) pic.twitter.com/fqchgneqbh– Ani (@ani) September 6, 2025
Authorities confirmed that the situation was closely monitored. “All the agencies relevant are awake,” they said.
According to the flood control department, 50,629 Cusec Su was discharged from Hathnikund dam at 9:00 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Wazirabad Dam released about 1,17,260 Cusec. These upward flow discharges are stated as those who make significant contributions to the increase in water levels.
To reach Delhi, it usually takes 48 to 50 hours for water released from these dams. Even moderate discharges pushing water levels close to the warning threshold.
(With inputs from the moment)
