Reacting to the allegation by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that the water level in Yamuna in Delhi increased due to water being released from the Hathni Kund barrage located in Haryana, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that politics should not be done over floods as
The ongoing flooding woes in the national capital brought Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who have been trading barbs in the recent past, together as the two briefed the media jointly on the previaling situation, saying, "We need to work as a team".
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that Delhi will likely receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next 4-5 days.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that some people who are staying in 'Sheesh Mehal' (referring to Kejriwal's official residence) are blaming others for the flood situation in Delhi.
Delhi in uncharted waters as Yamuna continues to flow at 208.62 metres, above the danger mark, however, no changes were recorded in the water levels of the river in the past two hours, an official statement said on Thursday.
All Delhi schools and colleges will remain closed till Sunday and government offices, except those providing essential services, will resort to working from home, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.
“I would like to request people to not step out if it is not essential and resort to Work from Home. We have closed the schools in affected areas. We are also trying to provide all facilities at the relief camps...As per the CWC (Central Water Commission) prediction, the peak (of ri
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that all government and private schools were being closed in areas where people were grappling with extensive flooding and waterlogging.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said some areas of Delhi will face a water crisis as three water treatment plants are being closed due to the rising levels of the Yamuna.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged people in the national capital to look out for each other and extend all necessary assistance amid the floods caused by the rising waters of the Yamuna.
The water level of Yamuna has crossed the mark of 208.05 meters, exceeding the Central Water Commission's estimate of 207.99 meters late on Wednesday night, putting authorities on alert mode.