Yamuna In Delhi Marks Slight Increase In Water Level, Supply of Tap Water Up

NEW DELHI: The water level in the Yamuna at Delhi marked a marginal increase on Monday even as it continued to be above the danger level after a steady drop over the last two days amid forecast for light rains.

The water level increased from 205.45 metres at 6am to 205.50 mts at 8am and 205.76 mts at 11:00am early on Monday.

Delhi Education and PWD Minister Atishi stated that heavy rainfall in parts of Haryana has led to the increase while an official said it was due to the release of water from drains in Delhi.

Atishi quoted the Central Water Commission to say that it is estimated that the water level may reach up to 206.1 metres by tonight.

“Delhi does not face any danger due to it but the people in relief camps are requested not to go back. They should return when the water level falls below the danger mark [205.33 metres],” she said.

Meanwhile, the official mentioned above said there was no significant increase in the discharge from the Hathni Kund Barrage in Haryana. He mentioned that around 45-50,000 cusecs water was being released at an hourly rate which should not be regarded as alarming, said the official, who preferred not to be named.

The official also cited that dewatering operations and the release of accumulated water from drains in Delhi was leading to water levels rising in the river. He added that this is leading to a minor fluctuation in water level and people should not get alarmed by it.

The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Tuesday, the second such warning asking people to be alert and stay updated, as it said moderate rainfall was expected.

The Yamuna touched an all-time high level of 208.66 metres at 6pm on July 13, breaking previous records and leading to floods in low-lying parts of the city.

The authorities reopened flooded arterial roads as the water levels receded over the last two days. Dewatering operations were being continued near Rajghat, Red Fort, and Vikas Marg.

Meanwhile, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the flooding on Thursday had led to the closure of three water treatment plants, which impacted a third of the city’s water supply. The Okhla and Chandrawal plants have been restarted even as the biggest plant at Wazirabad has only been partially operational.

Kejriwal said while the the capacity of the Wazirabad plant is 134 MGD, it has started producing 54 MGD. “The equipment got most damaged in this plant. Hopefully, it should start working at full capacity soon. Engineers are working 24x7,” he tweeted.

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