Giving a brief about the situation, Revenue Minister Atishi said in a statement "According to the latest update from the Central Water Commission, there is a possibility that the Yamuna river may cross the danger level by tomorrow evening."
Talking to reporters during her visit to the water-logged area at Raj Ghat, Atishi said, "Everyone is working towards the pumping out of flood water from this area. Pumping sets are being used to pump out the water."
Satbir Singh Kadian, Engineer-in-Chief, Irrigation and Water Resource Haryana government, while talking to ANI said that Hathni Kund barrage is not a reservoir, barrage means to have the ability to change water direction.
Talking to ANI, Atishi said, "Yamuna's water level is decreasing rapidly and we are hopeful that by tonight Yamuna's water level be below the danger level. Now, our priority is to get life back to normal and to set up relief and rehabilitation camps for those who had to evacuate their place.
According to the statement issued by the LG's office, a compulsory meeting of the Apex Committee "should have taken place by the end of June and issued Flood Control Order."
BJP national spokesperson RP Singh on Sunday came down heavily on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the prevailing flood situation in the national capital, accusing the ruling party of tryng to hide its failure in dealing with the water woes.
If you say, I am responsible, then I am ready to take the responsibilities. Unlike others, I won't blame anyone, Ashwani Kumar, divisional commissioner said while addressing a press conference at NDMC Convention Centre on Saturday.
As some parts of Delhi still continued to be immersed in flood water causing waterlogging and traffic snarls, the Aam Adami Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central Government of orchestrating a conspiracy to flood the city with the water of Haryana’s Hathnikund Barra