Water entered homes and shops in several low-lying areas of Delhi on Wednesday as the Yamuna river crossed the 207-metre mark at 1 pm. The breach happened after days of heavy rainfall, creating flood-like conditions in the capital.
According to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, this is the fifth time since 1963 that the Yamuna has risen above this mark. Past breaches occurred in 2023 (208.66m), 2013 (207.32m), 2010 (207.11m), and 1978 (207.49m).
Danger Levels and Fresh Alerts
The Yamuna is already flowing well above the danger mark of 205.33 metres. The warning level for Delhi is 204.5 metres.
#WATCH | Yamuna river continues to flow above the danger mark in Delhi; Visuals from Old Yamuna Bridge. pic.twitter.com/vypHTNP1Uo
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2025
The Central Water Commission has forecast that the river will rise further and may cross the 207.40-metre mark by 8 pm on Wednesday. Authorities have sounded a high alert across the national capital.
Residents Shifted to Safer Areas
People living near the Yamuna, particularly in flood-prone zones, have been shifted to safer shelters. Authorities also closed the Old Railway Bridge for traffic as a precautionary measure.
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Many displaced families have taken temporary shelter under tarpaulin sheets, struggling with poor living conditions.
Struggles of the Displaced Families
Residents from Madanpur Khadar, one of the worst-hit areas, complained about a lack of food and basic facilities.
“All our belongings are inside. We could barely take out a few things. Women are facing a lot of problems as there are no toilets,” PTI quoted Tayara, a resident, as saying.
Another displaced person said, “Families had no food or utensils and were surviving only on biscuits and buns. We could not bring our cooking essentials, and now we have no facilities to cook – we are surviving on whatever we can buy from the kiosk.”
Weather Forecast Adds to Worries
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more light to moderate rainfall in Delhi and the surrounding areas. Thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 30-40 kmph are also expected. The forecast has raised concerns about further flooding and disruptions in the coming days.
Delhi is once again on high alert due to the Yamuna’s rising flood level. The capital is facing yet another difficult water struggle, with thousands impacted and many homeless.
Authorities continue rescue and relief efforts, but the situation may worsen if the rains continue in the coming days.
