Delhi floods: IMD issues 'Yellow' alert in Delhi for Saturday

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• 14 Jul 2023, 10:36 PM

  One out of the five jammed ITO barrage gates has been successfully unlocked, says Kejriwal

   

   

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• 14 Jul 2023, 09:55 PM

  Yamuna water level recorded at 208.07 m as it continues to decline

  According to the latest report from the Delhi Government, the current water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) is 208.07 meters as of 9pm. Yesterday at 8pm, a discharge of 57363 cusecs of water occurred from the Hathi Kund Barrage. The Central Water Commission (CWC) issued a forecast today at 11:30 am, stating that the water level at ORB is expected to remain around 208.05 meters between 10pm and 12am. Subsequently, it is anticipated to decrease, as reported by ANI.

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 09:53 PM

  IMD issues 'Yellow' alert in Delhi for Saturday

  The weather office has issued a 'yellow' alert for Saturday, predicting moderate rain and thundershowers in Delhi. This comes as some parts of the city are already dealing with flood-like conditions. On Friday, areas such as Laxmi Nagar, Ayanagar, Lodhi Road, Mungeshpur, and certain localities in east Delhi experienced light rainfall. Other areas, including Lutyens' Delhi, also saw a light drizzle.

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 09:47 PM

  More than 25,000 people evacuated and 22,000 in shelters

  The Delhi Government has reported that a total of 25,478 individuals have been successfully evacuated from the flood-affected areas. Currently, there are 22,803 people taking refuge in tents and shelters. To aid in the rescue efforts, 16 teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in the districts affected by the floods. The heavy flow of river water and subsequent backflow, along with embankment breaches, have caused flooding in certain low-lying regions of Delhi.

   

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 07:10 PM

  New Traffic Advisory by Delhi Police 

  Due to incessant rains and rising water level of Yamuna river, several roads are affected in Delhi and traffic regulations are in effect on some roads. Please follow the advisory to avoid any inconvenience 

   

  Traffic Advisory
  
  Due to incessant rains and rising water level of Yamuna river, several roads are affected in Delhi and traffic regulations are in effect on some roads. Please follow the advisory to avoid any inconvenience.DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/4CobLaY4x3

  — Delhi Traffic Police (dtptraffic) July 14, 2023

   

   

   

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 06:51 PM

   'We Are Trying To Get 5 Gates Opened,' CM Kejriwal 

  "Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, conducted an inspection of the Yamuna Barrage and provided an update on the situation. Currently, out of the 32 gates, five are closed, leading to waterlogging in the surrounding areas. The government is actively working on reopening these five gates to allow the water to flow back into the barrage. Kejriwal assured that every effort is being made to restore normalcy in the affected areas."

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 06:26 PM

  Noida experiences massive flooding

  Green Beauty Farms in Sector 135 of Noida is currently grappling with severe flooding caused by the overflowing River Yamuna, leading to the inundation of surrounding regions.

  WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Massive flooding seen in Green Beauty Farms, Sector 135 of Noida as River Yamuna overflows and floods nearby areas. pic.twitter.com/uvAlAb4uB1

  — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (ANINewsUP) July 14, 2023

   

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 05:56 PM

  Okhla Water Treatment Restarts as Yamuna water recedes

  On Friday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi government plans to reactivate the Okhla water treatment plant due to the decline in Yamuna river water levels.

  “With receding water levels, we are starting Okhla water treatment. Am reaching there to take stock,” he tweeted.

   

  Okhla water treatment plant started… https://t.co/V9bRq4vhCY

  — Arvind Kejriwal (ArvindKejriwal) July 14, 2023

   

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 05:51 PM

  Three children drown in floodwaters in northwest Delhi's Mukundpur: Officials

  In a tragic incident, Delhi witnessed its first fatality resulting from waterlogging in the capital city. Three young children, aged between 12 and 15, lost their lives in the Mukundpur area of the northwest district. Reports indicate that the children ventured into the water, only to tragically drown. The authorities have successfully retrieved their bodies and promptly transported them to the hospital for further procedures.

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 05:13 PM

  Delhi's largest crematorium, Nigambodh Ghat, shut down due to severe waterlogging

  Mayor Shelly Oberoi announced on Friday that several crematoriums in Delhi, including those at Nigambodh Ghat, Geeta Colony, Wazirabad, and Sarai Kale Khan, have been temporarily closed due to the ongoing flooding in the city. In light of this situation, Oberoi took to Twitter to advise people to explore alternative cremation grounds. Additionally, she shared a list of alternative locations where funeral services could be conducted.

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 05:10 PM

  There have been no reports indicating any casualties

  Sharat Kumar, the Sub Divisional Magistrate of Seelampur, reported that although the water levels have slightly decreased, the situation remains critical, and our preparedness for any emergencies remains high. Currently, severe waterlogging persists in 4-5 locations. As part of our ongoing relief efforts, we have successfully rescued around 900 individuals and 600 animals from the affected areas. The relief operations are ongoing, with the NDRF team remaining on standby for immediate assistance if required. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported thus far.

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 04:56 PM

  Key areas still waterlogged, Water level at Yamuna receding slowly

  The water level in the Yamuna River was recorded at 208.42 meters at 8 am, followed by a decrease to 208.38 meters at 10 am and further down to 208.35 meters at 11 am. Subsequently, the water level dropped to 208.27 meters at 1 pm and 208.25 meters at 3 pm.

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 03:54 PM

  Delhi, Haryana, and the neighboring regions can expect light to moderate rainfall in the next five days

  There is a possibility of a slight increase in rainfall on the 17th and 18th of July. However, it is important to note that the flooding in Delhi is not solely caused by localized rainfall, but rather due to the significant inflow of water into the Yamuna River from Himachal Pradesh and other states.

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 03:45 PM

  Vikas Marg has been effectively closed for traffic as a result of the excessive flooding causing water overflow

  Delhi traffic police have announced the closure of traffic movement on both carriageways of Vikas Marg, extending from Laxmi Nagar T-point to ITO, and vice versa. This action has been taken due to the overflow of flood water in the area. In light of this situation, commuters are advised to consider alternative routes such as NH 24 via Akshardham-Nizamuddin.

   

  Traffic Alert
  Traffic movement is closed for all vehicles on Vikas Marg in both the carriageways from Laxmi Nagar T-point to A point (ITO) and vice-versa due to overflow of flood water.
  Commuters are advised to avoid this stretch and take alternative route like NH 24 via…

  — Delhi Traffic Police (dtptraffic) July 14, 2023

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 03:23 PM

  The IMD has issued a five-day warning for fishermen

  The Indian Meteorological Department has recently issued a tweet issuing warnings to fishermen in various sea regions for the upcoming five days. The cautioned areas encompass the west-central and Southwest Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Mannar, the Southwest Bay of Bengal, and the North Andaman Sea, among other locations.

   

  Fisherman Warning
  
  Squally weather with strong wind speeds expected in various sea regions over the next 5 days. Take necessary precautions and stay safe out at sea! FishermanWarning SquallyWeathermoesgoiDDNewsliveairnewsalertsndmaindia pic.twitter.com/syBcgWQtuw

  — India Meteorological Department (Indiametdept) July 14, 2023

   

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 03:13 PM

  Restrictions on traffic have been imposed on Mahatma Gandhi Marg due to the overflow of drain water.

  Issuing an advisory, Delhi Traffic police said, 'Traffic movement is restricted on Mahatma Gandhi Marg in both the carriageways from Sarai Kale Khan towards Rajghat and vice-versa due to overflow of drain water'.

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 02:28 PM

  Urgent measures needed to evacuate Delhi residents: Congress leader Pramod Tiwari expresses concerns over the flood situation.

  #WATCH | Firstly, we have to make efforts to take out the people of Delhi from this situation. This has to be done on a war footing. But I don't understand...It has been raining in Himachal Pradesh for the past 1 week. The water was bound to come...Where was CM Arvind Kejriwal's… pic.twitter.com/1q7FVC5bDN

  — ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 12:21 PM

  Delhi Lieutenant Governor Saxena and Chief Minister Kejriwal put aside their differences and came together to address a joint press conference on the prevailing flood situation. 

  ‘We need to do teamwork’: Delhi L-G Saxena, CM Kejriwal set aside rift, address joint press meet on flood situation
  
  Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/JcayhhbAxS#DelhiLGSaxena #CMKejriwal #DelhiFloods #YamunaWaterLevel #Waterlogging pic.twitter.com/3C4aTH967w

  — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 14, 2023

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 11:57 AM

  In response to the alarming situation caused by a breach, flooding has ensued in the ITO area and its surrounding regions. Dedicated engineers have been tirelessly working throughout the night to address the issue. Recognising the urgency of the matter, CM has personally directed the Chief Secretary to reach out for assistance from the Army/NDRF.

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• 14 Jul 2023, 11:00 AM

  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses the recent waterlogging situation in the city, shedding light on the various causes behind it. He explains, "...Water entered different areas due to different reasons. Here - due to a breach (of drain regulator), at Raj Ghat due to backflow of water from a drain and at several other locations due to overflow of River Yamuna."

  Kejriwal assures the public that relief is on its way, as the water level is gradually receding. He states, "People will start getting relief soon, water is receding slowly..."

  #WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says, "...Water entered different areas due to different reasons. Here - due to a breach (of drain regulator), at Raj Ghat due to backflow of water from a drain and at several other locations due to overflow of River Yamuna."
  
  "People will start… pic.twitter.com/DHcSSNY7Uo

  — ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 10:47 AM

  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal conducts an inspection at Vikas Bhawan, ITO, where a drain regulator has been damaged. Accompanying him are Delhi Ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj.

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• 14 Jul 2023, 10:59 AM

  Yamuna's water level may be decreasing, but the flood crisis in Delhi still persists. Yamuna river is still flowing 3 meters above the danger mark. In such a situation, many areas of the capital are still submerged. Water has filled near ITO. Moving beyond the settlements on the banks of the river, the water reached the Red Fort and the Ring Road. Due to this, the entry of tourists to the Red Fort has been restricted today.

   

  
• 14 Jul 2023, 10:27 AM

  Delhi grapples with flood situation:

  Intense rainfall and rising Yamuna River cause waterlogging; recent footage near the Supreme Court reveals the impact.

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• 14 Jul 2023, 10:23 AM

  Surender Singh Yadav, the Special CP of Traffic in Delhi, provided insights into the current flood situation in the city and outlined the additional measures being taken by the management to address the issue.

  "4,500 police deployments have been done in all areas of Delhi. The movements of the Kawariyas are also being monitored. A decrease in water level in areas like Kashmiri Gate is witnessed. But the Ring road area towards Wazirabad is still flooded. We are trying to open the Bhairon Marg till evening. Traffic can be witnessed on NH 44."

  July 14, 2023