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.
The Rajghat area also witnessed flooding amid the rise in the water level of the Yamuna river.
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.
The LG paid a visit yesterday to Delhi's Yamuna Bazar area to take stock of the situation there. The area now remains underwater.
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.