A tree plantation program was held at the Vasna Barrage compound in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative on Friday, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday visited the ITO Barrage to inspect the situation as the water level of the Yamuna River is flowing above the danger level following heavy rainfall.
Delhi continues to grapple with rainfall, causing traffic jams, waterlogging and signs of possible flooding. Visuals from Okhla Barrage show the continuous increase in the water level of the Yamuna River.
During her visit, the Chief Minister interacted with residents and said that the situation was under control. She noted that the water released from the Hathnikund Barrage was expected to reach the national capital by evening, and that arrangements had been made for accommodation of affec
Following incessant rain in Delhi, residents of many parts of the city have shifted to safer locations due to a rise in the water level of the Yamuna River.
The state government further said, "The Gaula River is flowing 20cm above the danger level. Therefore, please be careful in the Gaula River downstream of the Gaula Barrage".
Heavy rainfall in Delhi has triggered significant traffic congestion, particularly at the Delhi-Gurugram border, and raised concerns about potential flooding along the Yamuna River.
The Delhi government has issued a flood alert as the water level of the Yamuna River is expected to exceed the danger level after the release of 29,313 cusecs of water from Hathnikund Barrage on Monday morning.
On the second day of its sixth session, the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Sunday considered the report of Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Commission of Inquiry on the construction of the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages of the Kaleshwaram Project.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday stated that 22 people, including four children, after Russia's barrage of missiles hit a residential building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district on Wednesday night.
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan said the district administration is closely monitoring the situation, and a decision regarding declaring a holiday for Wednesday will be taken by the evening, based on further developments.