Delhi and its satellite city Noida are struggling with excessive waterlogging and flooding following the Yamuna river swelling to its third-highest point in more than six decades. The river has swollen due to heavy monsoon rains in the upper reaches, which has left the authorities on alert and taking measures to prevent a full-scale disaster.
Yamuna Crosses Hazardous Levels
The Delhi Flood Control Department stated that the water level of Yamuna at the Wazirabad monitoring station had risen to 205.3 meters, the third-highest in the past sixty years. Authorities issued a warning that if rain continued to fall upstream, the river might overflow danger marks in low-lying areas, endangering residential colonies and roads along its banks.
Noida and adjoining areas inundated
Noida has been especially severely affected, with multiple areas witnessing waterlogging because of both local drainage blockages and the rains. The local residents complained of knee-deep water in roads, low-lying basements and car parks submerged, and traffic brought to a halt in several zones. Public transport operations were also unable to go on, leaving regular commuters stuck.
Precautionary Measures and Warnings
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and police have been deployed in flood-hit areas to evacuate residents and provide security. Authorities have requested that people avoid excessive travel close to the Yamuna embankments and cautioned fishermen, boat operators, and riverside vendors to leave instantly. Schools in susceptible areas have been requested to cancel classes for the day as a precautionary measure.
Traffic and Infrastructure Impact
Many major roads along the river, such as the Delhi–Noida Expressway and sections of Ring Road, have suffered from intense jamming as drivers attempt to drive through flooded sections. Metro and bus operations have been affected in low-lying areas, and traffic police have established diversion routes to cope with the jams. Electric supply and telecommunication services in some areas have also suffered temporary disruptions due to flooding.
Historical Context
Experts note that such high levels of the Yamuna are uncommon, happening once every few decades. The river had approached similar heights during the 1978 monsoon disaster, which left both Delhi and Noida in shambles. Officials are relying on past information to predict potential breaches and have set up sandbags, water pumps, and shelter camps in strategic areas.
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