Yamuna water level at Old Railway Bridge falls to 205.47 metres

September 7, 2025 5:07 PM

Yamuna water level at Old Railway Bridge falls to 205.47 metres

The Yamuna water level at Old Railway Bridge in north Delhi on Sunday continued to recede, with the level dropping to 205.47 metres at 3 p.m. and the Central Water Commission (CWC) forecasting a further drop later in the evening. The CWC’s flood prediction on Sunday afternoon said the river water level was expected to come down to 205.35 metres by 8 p.m. on Sunday – just above the danger mark of 205.33 metres. Meanwhile, the national capital received some respite from continuous rain, with...

Yamuna floodwaters swamp Delhi, as river flows at 207.48 metres

September 4, 2025 10:09 AM

Yamuna floodwaters swamp Delhi, as river flows at 207.48 metres

The Yamuna River in Delhi continued to swell on Wednesday, with its water level recorded at 207.48 metres at the Old Railway Bridge at 7 a.m., even as floodwater from the river inundated several low-lying areas of the city.  According to official data, the level remained steady between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. at 207.48 metres. It had stood at 207.47 metres at 5 a.m. and held that mark between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., officials said. Floodwaters advanced towards the Delhi Secretariat, which houses the off...

Delhi govt issues flood alert after release of 29,313 cusecs of water from Hathnikund Barrage

September 1, 2025 2:21 PM

Delhi govt issues flood alert after release of 29,313 cusecs of water from Hathnikund Barrage

The Delhi government on Monday issued a flood alert as the Yamuna River’s water level is likely to cross the danger mark following release of 29,313 cusecs of water from Hathnikund Barrage in the morning. Officials have been instructed to maintain strict vigilance and conduct patrolling in low-lying and vulnerable areas. “As the water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) in Delhi may cross the danger mark of 206.50 metres, a CWC advisory may be issued soon. All Sector Officers are advised ...

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

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. ...