On August 20, 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Yamuna River’s water level has receded below the danger mark, measuring 204.76 meters at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) at 6 am, a significant drop from the danger threshold of 205.33 meters. The decline, which began on Tuesday, August 19, follows a period of heightened concern when the river breached the danger mark on Monday afternoon, reaching 205.79 meters, just shy of the 206-meter evacuation level, due to heavy discharges from the Hathnikund and Wazirabad barrages.

In a post on X, Gupta emphasized that the situation is under control, with the river’s exit discharge—41,200 cusecs from Wazirabad—outpacing the inlet of 31,016 cusecs from Hathnikund. “The satisfactory thing is that the water level is much lower than the danger mark,” she stated, reassuring residents that round-the-clock monitoring systems are active. The Central Water Commission (CWC) had earlier predicted the river might remain above the danger mark for several days, prompting flood alerts and preparations for evacuating approximately 12,500 people from six low-lying districts.

Despite the receding waters, Gupta visited flood-prone areas like Yamuna Bazar on August 19, ensuring tents and relief measures were ready. The government’s proactive stance follows the 2023 floods, when the Yamuna hit a record 208.66 meters, causing widespread disruption. Posts on X from @CWCOfficial_FF confirmed the river’s “falling trend” at 205.78 meters on August 19, while @NewsArenaIndia quoted Gupta affirming that desilting and barrage maintenance have mitigated risks this time. Authorities remain on high alert, urging residents to stay cautious as the monsoon season continues.

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