Yamuna River Crosses Danger Mark In Delhi, Authorities Issue Flood Alert
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Delhi is on high alert as the Yamuna River ’s water level continues to rise, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres on September 2, 2025. Triggered by a massive discharge of water from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana, the swelling river threatens low-lying areas with flooding. With the Central Water Commission (CWC) forecasting the river to reach the evacuation level of 206 metres by Tuesday evening, authorities are urging residents in vulnerable zones to relocate to safer locations. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reassured citizens that robust measures are in place to manage the situation.
According to data from the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level at the Old Railway Bridge was recorded at 205.80 metres at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, significantly higher than the danger level of 205.33 metres. The rise was rapid, with the level at 6 a.m. having already been at 205.68 metres, as confirmed by officials quoted by the PTI news agency. This surge is a direct result of massive water discharges, including 2.07 lakh cusecs from the Hathnikund Barrage, along with releases from the Wazirabad and Okhla barrages
Yamuna River Water Level Chart (September 1–2, 2025)
The rising water level poses an immediate threat to the low-lying areas of the city. Officials have warned that the river is likely to breach the 'evacuation level' of 206 metres later in the day and could reach 206.41 metres by 8 p.m. In response, authorities have urged residents in the Yamuna floodplains to move to safer locations. Delhi's Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, has stated that "the government is fully prepared to handle the situation," with flood control rooms activated and rescue teams placed on standby.
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department have mobilised teams to monitor embankments and vulnerable points. Rescue and relief operations are on standby, with civil defence volunteers deployed across districts. Residents along the Yamuna floodplains have been advised to move to safer locations, and sandbags are being placed along riverbanks to minimise damage. The government has assured comprehensive arrangements to support evacuees. Environmental experts have highlighted the need for stronger preventive measures, noting that increased rainfall intensity and land use changes in the Western Himalayas are making the Yamuna more prone to flooding. As Delhi braces for potential inundation, the focus remains on protecting lives and property in the capital.
Water Level Crosses 'Danger Mark'
According to data from the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level at the Old Railway Bridge was recorded at 205.80 metres at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, significantly higher than the danger level of 205.33 metres. The rise was rapid, with the level at 6 a.m. having already been at 205.68 metres, as confirmed by officials quoted by the PTI news agency. This surge is a direct result of massive water discharges, including 2.07 lakh cusecs from the Hathnikund Barrage, along with releases from the Wazirabad and Okhla barrages
Yamuna River Water Level Chart (September 1–2, 2025)
| Date & Time | Water Level (Metres) | Status |
| Sept 1, 12 p.m. | 204.87 | Above Warning (204.50) |
| Sept 1, 5 p.m. | 204.94 | Above Warning (204.50) |
| Sept 2, 6 a.m. | 205.68 | Above Danger (205.33) |
| Sept 2, 7 a.m. | 205.75 | Above Danger (205.33) |
| Sept 2, 8 a.m. | 205.80 | Above Danger (205.33) |
| Sept 2, 8 p.m. (Est) | 206.41 | Above Evacuation (206.00) |
Evacuation Efforts Underway
The rising water level poses an immediate threat to the low-lying areas of the city. Officials have warned that the river is likely to breach the 'evacuation level' of 206 metres later in the day and could reach 206.41 metres by 8 p.m. In response, authorities have urged residents in the Yamuna floodplains to move to safer locations. Delhi's Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, has stated that "the government is fully prepared to handle the situation," with flood control rooms activated and rescue teams placed on standby.
Authorities on High Alert
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department have mobilised teams to monitor embankments and vulnerable points. Rescue and relief operations are on standby, with civil defence volunteers deployed across districts. Residents along the Yamuna floodplains have been advised to move to safer locations, and sandbags are being placed along riverbanks to minimise damage. The government has assured comprehensive arrangements to support evacuees. Environmental experts have highlighted the need for stronger preventive measures, noting that increased rainfall intensity and land use changes in the Western Himalayas are making the Yamuna more prone to flooding. As Delhi braces for potential inundation, the focus remains on protecting lives and property in the capital.
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