As the Yamuna water level recedes in the national capital, the city government has decided to partially lift restrictions on the entry of heavy goods vehicles in Delhi. The government had restricted the entry of heavy goods vehicles, barring those carrying essentials, in the city from four borders, including Singhu, as a precautionary measure in view of the rising Yamuna levels, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said on July 13.
"... it has been decided that restrictions for entry of Heavy Goods Vehicles to be removed partially, in view of receding water level of Yamuna River and improvement in flood situation in some parts of Delhi. The ban on entry of Heavy Goods Vehicles shall continue only from the Singhu Border," reads the new order, as quoted by PTI.
Inter-state buses from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand terminating at ISBT Kashmere Gate will terminate at Singhu border. "The above directions will remain implemented till further orders. These directions shall not apply to trucks carrying essential commodities, medicines, raw vegetables, fruits, grains, milk, eggs, ice, among others, and tankers carrying petroleum products," it added.
Earlier on Monday, Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi urged the people of the national capital living in relief camps to stay put as the water level of Yamuna water was on the rise again. Heavy rain lashed parts of Haryana on Sunday following which the water level of Yamuna rose slightly and since then it has showed an increasing trend.
The Cabinet Minister in a tweet said, "The Central Water Commission estimates that it can reach 206.1 metres overnight. But there is no danger for the people of Delhi from this. But all the people living in relief camps are requested not to go back to their homes just yet. Go back to your homes only after the water level goes below the danger mark."
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