Delhi 'drowns' in water after Yamuna enters India's National Capital
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The torrential Yamuna in Delhi swelled to a staggering 208.48 metres on Thursday morning.
The rise in water level of Yamuna inundated nearby streets, public and private infrastructure, and caused immense hardships to people living in close proximity to the river.
The water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 208-metre mark on Wednesday night and rose to 208.48 metres by 8 am on Thursday.
It is expected to rise further, according to the Central Water Commission, which has termed it an ”extreme situation”
With the situation deteriorating every passing hour, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to intervene.
To ensure safety of the people, Section 144 of the CrPC was imposed in flood-prone areas to prevent unlawful assembly of four or more people and public movement in groups.
Delhi's LG V K Saxena also called a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Thursday.
Delhi CM in his letter to HM Amit Shah had requested that the water from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana be released slowly and pointed out that Delhi is set to host the G20 Summit meeting.
Delhi has witnessed major floods in years- 1924, 1977, 1978, 1988, 1995, 1998, 2010 and 2013.