As Delhi grapples with severe flooding in many parts of the city due to heavy rain, there was a slight improvement. The water level of the Yamuna River declined to 207.47m at the Old Railway Bridge at 8 am on Thursday.
Delhi continues to grapple with waterlogging and signs of possible flooding. Today, early morning visuals from Loha Pul and nearby areas showed the expanded Yamuna River that continues to wreak havoc following heavy and continuous rainfall.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the forecast for Delhi is "generally cloudy sky with moderate rain" today. A "thunderstorm with rain" has been predicted for tomorrow, followed by "generally cloudy sky with moderate rain" on September 5, "thunderstorm with rain" on
The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger level mark on Wednesday morning. The warning mark for the city is 204.5 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres. Evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.
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.
As Delhi continues to grapple with heavy rainfall, city authorities have initiated a rescue operation to save farmers who are stranded in the fields at Burari on Tuesday.
The Delhi Government has directed the closure of traffic and public movement on the bridge over the Yamuna River, effective from 5:00 PM on September 2, 2025, in response to a flood advisory issued by the Central Water Commission (CWC).
The water level of Delhi's Yamuna crossed the danger mark on Sunday morning. The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.
The Yamuna River in Delhi remains perilously close to the danger mark. Visuals from the Old Yamuna Bridge show water levels almost touching the marked threshold.