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April 10, 2026 7:22 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over boat mishap in Mathura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives following a boat capsize in the Yamuna River near Kesi Ghat in Mathura. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply pained by the mishap due to the capsizing of a boat in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. My condolences to those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is assisting those affected." Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the in...

November 19, 2025 10:49 AM

Delhi set to introduce river cruise experience on Yamuna; Sarbananda Sonowal and LG review project progress

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Tuesday reviewed the progress of Yamuna Boat Tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project. The project, located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, aims to introduce recreational boat cruises and ferry services on Yamuna in the national capital. Developed at an estimated cost of ₹20 crore, the initi...

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...

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...

September 3, 2025 4:12 PM

Heavy rains flood Delhi-NCR, Yamuna rises above danger mark

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday afternoon, inundating low-lying areas and pushing the Yamuna River above the danger mark. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a “generally cloudy sky with moderate rain” in Delhi on Wednesday, followed by a “thunderstorm with rain” on Thursday. Similar conditions are expected through the week, with moderate rain on September 5, another thunderstorm on September 6, and cloudy skies on September 7 and 8. Following morn...

September 3, 2025 9:25 AM

Delhi: Yamuna crosses danger mark; residents in low-lying areas shifted to safer locations

The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger mark on Wednesday morning, prompting precautionary evacuations from low-lying areas. The warning level for the city is 204.5 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres. Evacuation begins when the water reaches 206 metres. The river has swollen due to continuous heavy rainfall in the national capital over the past few days. Authorities have shifted residents of vulnerable areas to safer locations as a preventive measure against ...

September 2, 2025 10:05 AM

Delhi: Traffic to be halted near Loha Pul as Yamuna crosses danger mark

Authorities in Delhi have ordered a halt to traffic and public movement near Loha Pul from 5 pm on Tuesday after the Yamuna River rose above its danger mark of 205.33 metres following heavy rainfall across the National Capital Region (NCR). The directive was issued in response to a flood advisory from the Central Water Commission (CWC). The Shahdara District Magistrate announced the restrictions, warning that the water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) may exceed 206.50 metres. According t...

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 ...

August 28, 2025 10:40 AM

Flood relief camps set up in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar as Yamuna crosses danger level

Authorities have set up flood relief camps in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar after the Yamuna river crossed the danger mark on Wednesday evening, following days of heavy rainfall in the national capital. “These tents have been set up for shelter. People living in houses near the river will move here once the water enters their homes,” said Ashok, a resident of Mayur Vihar, speaking to ANI about the preparations. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), active monsoon conditions are l...

August 26, 2025 10:31 AM

Delhi: Yamuna river continues to flow near danger mark; IMD issues alert for rain in neighbouring states

The Yamuna river in New Delhi continues to flow near the danger mark, as visuals from the Old Yamuna bridge showed water level close to the 205-metre mark. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued an alert for moderate to intense spells of rainfall over Delhi and other states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and the north coastal Andhra Pradesh, for the next three hours. "Orange to red colour warning for moderate to intense spells of rainf...