August 18, 2025 10:35 AM

Haryana: All 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage opened amid rising Yamuna water level

Amid rising water levels in the Yamuna River, all 18 gates of the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana were opened on Sunday - the first time this season that such a step has been taken. The development comes as several major rivers across India, including the Ganga, are witnessing rising water levels. Vijay Garg, Executive Engineer of the Irrigation Department, said that heavy rainfall had led to an inflow of 1.78 lakh cusecs of water into the Yamuna, marking the highest level recorded this season. ...