The Yamuna River’s water level at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge surged to 205.22 meters at 9 AM on Saturday, teetering just below the danger mark of 205.33 meters. Authorities are on high alert as the river inches closer to critical levels, raising fears of a flood-like situation in the capital.

Officials from the central flood control room reported that the rising water levels stem from substantial discharges from the Hathnikund and Wazirabad barrages, releasing 38,897 cusecs and 45,620 cusecs of water per hour, respectively. “The situation is under close watch, and all agencies are preparing for potential flooding,” an official stated. The Old Railway Bridge, a critical monitoring point, is key to tracking the river’s flow and assessing flood risks.

The warning level for Delhi is 204.50 meters, with the danger mark at 205.33 meters and evacuations triggered at 206 meters. Water released from upstream barrages takes 48 to 50 hours to reach the city, and even moderate discharges are pushing the Yamuna toward critical thresholds. Forecasts predict further rises, prompting authorities to ramp up precautionary measures.

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Residents like Anil Kumar, living near the riverbanks, expressed concern: “We’re worried about flooding; it’s getting too close.” The flood control department has mobilized resources, urging residents in low-lying areas to stay vigilant. With the Yamuna’s levels expected to climb, Delhi braces for potential disruptions, recalling past floods that inundated parts of the city.

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