The situation of waterlogging in several low lying areas of Delhi, including on roads from Kashmere Gate to Majnu Ka Tila, has improved today as the water level slowly recedes, it said.
According to officials, the surrendered naxal was identified as Muchaki Kosa, Commander of Chetna Natya Mandali (CNM) - a cultural wing of the outlawed organization, and was associated with the organization for several years.
He further said since several districts of Haryana bordering Delhi are receiving heavy water leading to a flood-like situation why would the state government deliberately release water?
Due to heavy rain and water logging along the tracks of several of its routes, Northern Railways has temporarily cancelled some trains, while some have been diverted and short-terminated as well, said Northern Railways in its press release issued on Friday.
As the monsoon fury continued over the northwestern Himalayan region, several roads were blocked, and scores of people were stuck and stranded due to landslides.
Several areas of the city are under water as the water level of River Yamuna rose following heavy rainfall and the release of water from the Hathnikund Barrage in neighbouring Haryana.
The Council had constituted a committee to look into the incident and sought a report. The committee analysed several video clips to reach a conclusion.
Even as the national capital witnesses a flood-like situation in several low-lying areas near the Yamuna, IMD said further light to moderate rainfall is likely in Delhi, Haryana and adjoining areas during the next 5 days.
The flood waters have damaged several roads and washed away many houses in the area. Many people of Basbari area are facing massive problems include food crisis, drinking water and many of them have become homeless.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an official visit to France, was presented with several gifts — with historical and cultural linkages — by French President Emmanuel Macron during the private dinner on Thursday.