In Pics: Thousands Evacuated As Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark In Delhi

As the Yamuna River in Delhi exceeded the 'Evacuation Mark' of 206 metres on Tuesday, thousands of residents living near the floodplain of the city's swelling river were relocated to safer areas.

Delhi residents evacuated

The affected persons are being relocated to the East, North, Northeast, Southeast, Central, and Shahdara areas of Delhi. (Image Source: PTI)

Water minister Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that over 2,700 tents have been set up. (Image Source: PTI)

According to Bharadwaj, the majority of the tents for the evacuated individuals have been placed in the East district (1,700), with the remaining 280 in the North East Delhi area, 170 in Shahdara, 150 in Central, and 384 in the South East district. (Image Source: PTI)

Shelters have also been prepared in the North district, with food, water, and other amenities. (Image Source: PTI)

The minister stated that the Yamuna's water level was increasing owing to the flow of a large amount of water from Haryana. (Image Source: PTI)

Its water level reached the dangerous limit of 205.33 metres on Monday evening, significantly sooner than expected. As additional water was let into the river from the Hathni Kund Barrage in Haryana, the water level was expected to rise to 206.75 metres by 6 p.m. (Image Source: PTI)