Yamuna Floodwaters Enter Central Delhi's ITO Region, Throw Traffic Out Of Gear. In Pics

Harried commuters struggled to reach their offices as Yamuna floodwaters submerged the busy ITO intersection and Rajghat in central Delhi on Friday.

Flooding in Delhi due to overflowing Yamuna

The busy ITO intersection, home to several media houses and offices, saw commuters being stuck for hours in traffic jams as Yamuna floodwaters inundated the area. (Source: PTI)

Movement of traffic was restricted from Shanti Van towards Geeta Colony Flyover due to the rise in water level of the Yamuna river. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, however, said the overall level of floodwater was going down. (Source: PTI)

Floodwaters of the overflowing Yamuna reached the entrance of the Supreme Court as well, exacerbating the already dire situation. (Source: PTI)

The situation worsened on Friday after a regulator of the Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Department suffered damage. The compromised regulator allowed the Yamuna water to flow back towards the city. (Source: PTI)

Non-essential government offices, schools and colleges have been closed till Sunday. The city government has banned the entry of heavy goods vehicles, barring those carrying essential items. (Source: PTI)

Delhi Police said traffic movement was also affected on Vikas Marg towards ITO. Commuters have been advised to avoid this stretch and take route of NH 24. (Source: PTI)

Commuters make their way through the waterlogged ITO road due to the rising water level of Yamuna river following heavy monsoon rains. (Source: PTI)

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged road at ITO. The flooding in ITO and Rajghat areas has led the authorities to impose curbs on movement of traffic. (Source: PTI)