INDIA: Parts of North India have been severely hit by rainfall, causing waterlogging and flooding. Meanwhile, the level of water in the Yamuna River in Delhi has decreased to 208.46 metres at 6 a.m. It remains over the danger mark of 205.33.
According to officials, on Thursday, a total of 23,692 individuals were evacuated from the Yamuna River’s surrounding districts.
An NDRF team has been finalised to perform the rescue operation on Ring Road in New Delhi. Twelve National Disaster Response Force teams, each with inflatable boats, ropes, and other supplies, were deployed to work alongside the Delhi Fire Service and police on rescue and evacuation operations, as per reports.
The water level rose to a record high, leading to an overloading of drainages and turning roads into rivers. Thus, medical facilities, crematoriums, and shelter homes have been provided to the residents of Delhi as the Yamuna River’s water level is continuously increasing.
Reportedly, the flooded Yamuna reached the doorstep of the Supreme Court due to the possible backflow of water from drains.
Moreover, parts of Mathura Road and Bhagwan Das Road near the Supreme Court were flooded. The authorities have now closed all schools and institutions until July 16 and prohibited the entry of heavy freight vehicles performing non-essential services.
Surprisingly, Delhi is facing a drinking water shortage as the government decided to cut down the water supply by 25 percent. This happened because of the closure of three water treatment plants, Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla, due to the rising level of the Yamuna.
According to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, heavy trucks, except for those that are providing necessary services, are not allowed to enter. Additionally, he urged Delhi residents who live in flood-affected regions to stay inside until absolutely necessary.
Due to severe monsoon and rainfall in the national capital, the Archaeological Survey of India said on Thursday that Red Fort would remain closed to the general public and visitors from the second half of July 13 to July 14.
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