NEW DELHI: The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi has once again crossed the danger mark, causing further delays in rehabilitation efforts in the flood-affected low-lying areas. According to the Central Water Commission’s data, the water level reached 205.34 metres on Friday and may rise further to 205.45 metres by 11 pm. The fluctuation in the water level is due to rain in the upper catchment areas of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The Yamuna had previously reached an all-time high of 208.66 metres on July 13 but had been gradually receding. However, it started rising again and breached the danger mark. The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rain in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh till July 22.
Heavy rains upstream of Delhi could slow down rehabilitation efforts and force affected families to stay in relief camps for a longer period. The increase in water level could also impact the city’s water supply, which became normal on Tuesday after being affected for several days due to the inundation of a pump house at Wazirabad. The pump house supplies raw water to water treatment plants that account for around 25% of the city’s supply.
The Delhi Jal Board has reported a shortage of 10-12 million gallons of water per day due to inundation of tube wells in the river floodplain at Palla. Parts of Delhi have been facing waterlogging and flooding for over a week. The unprecedented flooding in Delhi is attributed to encroachment on the river floodplain, extreme rainfall, and silt accumulation that has raised the riverbed. The floods have led to the evacuation of over 27,000 people and incurred significant losses in terms of property and livelihoods.
Key Points:
- The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi has crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres.
- Rehabilitation efforts in flood-affected low-lying areas have been delayed.
- The water level reached 205.34 metres on Friday and may rise further to 205.45 metres.
- Fluctuations in the water level are due to rain in the upper catchment areas of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- The Yamuna had previously reached an all-time high of 208.66 metres on July 13.
- Heavy rains in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are expected till July 22.
- Rehabilitation efforts and water supply in Delhi may be impacted by the increase in water level.
- The Delhi Jal Board has reported a shortage of 10-12 million gallons of water per day.
- Parts of Delhi have been facing waterlogging and flooding for over a week.
- Unprecedented flooding is attributed to encroachment on the river floodplain, extreme rainfall, and silt accumulation.
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