Delhi flood: Yamuna’s water level rises again, many parts of the city submerged

New Delhi: The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi was recorded at 206.01 meters on Monday night at 11 pm. This is one level above the earlier gradual decrease in the water level of Yamuna. Earlier on Monday morning, the water level of Yamuna crossed 205.48 metres. It was slightly above the danger mark of 205.33 metres, while several parts of the national capital remained waterlogged.

According to the Central Water Commission, the water level, which had crossed the danger mark leading to inundation of large parts of the national capital, was recorded at 205.48 meters at 7 am on Monday, as against 206.02 meters at 8 am on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Delhi minister Atishi advised people living in relief camps set up by the government in the national capital not to return to their flood-hit homes as there was a “slight rise” in the water level in the Yamuna river following rains in some areas of Haryana. ” happened. one day before.

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In view of the decrease in the water level of Yamuna, the Transport Department of Delhi Government has relaxed some of its travel restrictions. The entry of heavy goods vehicles in Delhi will now be restricted only from the Singhu border.

Apart from this, in the order issued by the Transport Department of Delhi Government, it has been said that the interstate buses plying from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Jammu-Kashmir and Uttarakhand to Delhi’s ISBT Kashmiri Gate will be able to reach Singhu border only.

Earlier, in an order issued on July 13, entry of heavy vehicles into Delhi was restricted from Singhu Border, Badarpur Border, Loni Border and Chilla Border due to water-logging. However, heavy vehicles carrying food items and essential goods were kept out of it.