Delhi Reels Under Flood Fury as Yamuna Overflows, Homes and Roads Submerged - Ground Shots

Delhi woke up to some sunshine on Friday, but the Yamuna’s fury was far from over. Despite a slight dip in the river’s water level, large parts of the capital and its neighboring regions remained waterlogged.

Yamuna’s Water Level Shows a Slight Dip

Data from the Central Water Commission (CWC) showed the river flowing at 207.33 meters at 7 am, still well above the danger mark. On Thursday, it had touched 207.48 meters in the morning before receding slightly by night. Officials say while the situation seems stable, high levels are likely to keep several areas flooded.

Civil Lines and Low-Lying Areas Struggle With Floodwater

In Civil Lines, streets around Monastery Market turned into water channels, with even dogs spotted paddling through the murky floodwaters. Autorickshaws crawled through submerged roads, while tractors lined the roadside in Vasudev Ghat, where pumps worked relentlessly to drain the excess water.

Relief camps have been set up near Mayur Vihar-1, though floodwater had entered some shelters earlier. Residents from low-lying areas continue to be shifted to safer locations.



“Arrangements for food, including milk for infants, have been made for the rescued families,” said Saurabh Bhatt, Additional District Magistrate (Finance), adding that protecting the embankments is the top priority. Ambulances, health teams, and medicines have also been stationed in the flood-hit zone.

Weather Offers Brief Respite for Delhiites

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department offered a small silver lining clear skies greeted Delhiites on Friday morning, with the forecast pointing to a generally cloudy sky and moderate rain later in the day. The maximum temperature is expected to touch 33°C.

For now, while the river shows signs of calming, Delhi-NCR continues to wade through the aftermath of its overflowing waters.



Relief camps have been set up near Mayur Vihar-1, though floodwater had entered some shelters earlier. Residents from low-lying areas continue to be shifted to safer locations.

Ghaziabad and Gurugram Hit Hard

The impact was felt beyond Delhi too. Parts of Gurugram and Ghaziabad stayed waterlogged, with Ghaziabad authorities evacuating at least 55 families from Badarpur village after fresh water releases from the Hathnikund barrage swelled the Yamuna. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were deployed to assist in rescue efforts.

“Arrangements for food, including milk for infants, have been made for the rescued families,” said Saurabh Bhatt, Additional District Magistrate (Finance), adding that protecting the embankments is the top priority. Ambulances, health teams, and medicines have also been stationed in the flood-hit zone.

Weather Offers Brief Respite for Delhiites

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department offered a small silver lining clear skies greeted Delhiites on Friday morning, with the forecast pointing to a generally cloudy sky and moderate rain later in the day. The maximum temperature is expected to touch 33°C.

For now, while the river shows signs of calming, Delhi-NCR continues to wade through the aftermath of its overflowing waters.