Yamuna Water Level Recedes, but Heavy Rainfall in Himalayan Region Raises Concerns
Summary:
- The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi is gradually receding, providing some relief to the city and its residents.
- The volume of water from Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage has been reduced, resulting in a decrease in the water level of the Yamuna.
- However, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an “orange” alert for Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the region.
- These heavy rains could potentially aggravate the flood situation in Delhi.
- The Central Water Commission predicts that the water level of the Yamuna at the old railway bridge will continue to fall, reaching 206.4 meters by Sunday 10 am.
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Revenue Minister Atishi assure the public that the situation will normalize soon as the water level recedes.
- Some parts of Delhi experienced light to moderate rain on Saturday evening, but it did not significantly impact the water level.
- The air quality in Delhi remains “satisfactory” and is expected to remain so until July 18.
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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Revenue Minister Atishi have expressed optimism that the situation in Delhi will soon normalize as the water level of the Yamuna river continues to recede. The volume of water from Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage has been gradually reduced, resulting in a decrease in the water level of the Yamuna. As of 9 pm on Saturday, the water level was measured at 206.72 meters, almost two meters lower than the record high registered on July 13.
However, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an “orange” alert for Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh for Sunday. These two states, along with Uttar Pradesh, are predicted to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next four days, which could further worsen the flood situation in Delhi. The volume of water being released from the Hathnikund barrage has decreased to nearly 40,000 cusecs due to the absence of significant rainfall in the northern states.
The Central Water Commission predicts that the water level of the Yamuna at the old railway bridge will continue to fall and reach 206.4 meters by Sunday 10 am. However, these predictions are subject to change depending on the behavior of the monsoon.
Some parts of Delhi experienced a short but intense spell of rain on Saturday evening. Safdarjung, Lodhi Road, Palam, and Pusa recorded rainfall ranging from 11mm to 29.5mm. The monsoon trough has shifted towards the south of Delhi, resulting in rain activity in the city. The city is expected to receive mostly light showers in the coming days.
While Delhi sees a decrease in water levels, the Himalayan region is predicted to continue experiencing intense rain activity. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are likely to witness widespread rain with isolated heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms. Some stations in Uttarakhand may even experience extremely heavy rain on July 17.
The air quality in Delhi remains in the “satisfactory” category, with an air quality index of 100. The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi forecasts that the air quality will remain satisfactory until July 18.
In conclusion, while the water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi is receding, the heavy rainfall in the Himalayan region raises concerns about the flood situation. The government and authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and take necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.
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