More Rain Worsens Delhi's Plight As Many Key Areas Remain Flooded: Watch

The water level of Yamuna river in Delhi saw a decreasing trend on Saturday, however, a fresh spell of rain worsened the situation and increased the water level again on Sunday.

Commuters wade through a waterlogged road following monsoon rains, in New Delhi

Source : PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena about the condition of the national capital reeling from days of flooding after days of heavy rainfall, as he returned from abroad. Several key Delhi areas continue to remain flooded and the condition worsened with a fresh spell of heavy rain on Saturday. The fresh spell of rain caused the water level of the Yamuna river to increase further, as reported by the news agency ANI. The water level of Yamuna at 6 am stood at 206.14 metres, as reported by Central Water Commission.

ANI shared some visuals from the key areas of the national capital. The first visual is from the ITO area. 

#WATCH | Severe water logging witnessed in parts of national capital after heavy rain lashes the city.

Visuals from ITO. pic.twitter.com/QA8Cful5fv

— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2023

The Rajghat area also witnessed flooding amid the rise in the water level of the Yamuna river. 

#WATCH | Delhi's Rajghat remains waterlogged following rise in water level of Yamuna River. pic.twitter.com/JNsKStJ0Li

— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2023

The Mayur Vihar area saw massive floods as shanties were completely submerged on Sunday. Lives of people have taken a hit amidst the flood in this region as the ones that are residing here in relief camps are now again worried about the situation.

#WATCH | Delhi | Drone visuals of Mayur Vihar area. The area has been heavily flooded due to the rising water level of the Yamuna River. pic.twitter.com/gAZaqn16rh

— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2023

The LG paid a visit yesterday to Delhi's Yamuna Bazar area to take stock of the situation there. The area now remains underwater.

#WATCH | Severe waterlogging in Delhi's Yamuna Bazar due to rise in water level of Yamuna River. pic.twitter.com/bhitGUTuLx

— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2023

The national capital experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday, leading to severe waterlogging and resulting in significant traffic congestion in various parts of the city. This downpour came as Delhi is still dealing with unprecedented flooding caused by the Yamuna River overflowing its banks as a result of heavy rains in the upper catchment areas. The heavy rainfall provided a temporary respite from the scorching heat, with the mercury dropping to 34.6 degrees Celsius, as reported by the India Meteorological Department.