Delhi on Friday continued to experience flood-like conditions in various low-lying neighbourhoods along the Yamuna as a result of heavy rains and spate in the river during the previous several days. However, the water level of the Yamuna river has begun to fall, it stands at 208.14 metres as measured at the Old Railway Bridge at 7 p.m. today, down from 208.66 metres at 8 p.m. last night, according to the Delhi Flood Control Department. Because of the flooding, some commuters have been forced to walk because no buses are operating. Several buses and trucks were stuck as a result of the city's prohibition on the entry of Heavy Goods Vehicles (vital and emergency services are excluded).
Speaking about the situation, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stated: "Out of 32 gates, five are shut at the Yamuna barrage.. that is why waterlogging is taking place in nearby areas.. we are trying to get these 5 gates opened so that the water flows back to the barrage..we are trying our best to bring the situation back to normal."
The Yamuna has caused flooding in various areas of Delhi, including the ITO sector, which serves as a major commuter route from East Delhi to Central Delhi and Connaught Place. Furthermore, the road outside Hanuman Mandir near Kashmere Gate in Delhi is significantly flooded. Waterlogging was also reported near the ISBT bus stop, Rajghat, Yamuna Bazar, and Geeta Colony.
An official statement claimed that a total of 23,692 people were evacuated from the Yamuna's surrounding neighbourhoods in Delhi on Thursday since the water level was remained over the danger zone. According to the Delhi Government, 21,092 people are now living in tents and shelters. On Thursday, 12 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams rescued 1,022 people.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted mild to moderate rain with thunderstorms over the next 4-5 days in Delhi on Friday. For today, the IMD predicts a mostly overcast sky with light showers and thunderstorms.