Yamuna Surpasses Danger Level in Delhi, Flash Floods Submerge Roads
New Delhi, September 3, 2025 — Heavy monsoon rains have pushed the Yamuna River in Delhi above its danger mark. Emergency services evacuated approximately 10,000 people from low-lying neighbourhoods in the capital this morning after roads turned into waterways and homes began to flood.
City Under Water
Leaders at local disaster control centres warned of rising river levels far beyond safe thresholds, prompting authorities to coordinate mass evacuations in areas like Nizamuddin, Okhla, and especially near the Yamuna’s embankments. Traffic came to a grinding halt as roads submerged under waist-deep water.
Death Toll Rises Across Region
The unprecedented rainfall this monsoon has already claimed over 130 lives in August alone, and preliminary reports indicate continued fatalities, structural damage, and disrupted infrastructure across northern states. (Source: Reuters)
Warnings and Rescue Operations
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh alerts for flash floods and landslides across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. Disaster response units including NDRF and SDRF have been mobilised; army units also stand by to assist with rescue efforts.
Public Safety Measures
- Residents advised to avoid flood-hit zones and not ignore evacuation orders.
- Helplines and temporary shelters set up in schools and community halls.
- Waterlogging reported in Delhi, Noida, parts of Gurugram—city commuters urged to avoid unnecessary travel.
Government Response
Budget allocations and additional security personnel have been deployed. Local administration, supported by municipal and state agencies, is working to restore disrupted services and clear blocked roadways.
Reality on the Ground
A resident from Delhi’s Yamuna Vihar shared: “In the middle of the night, water started creeping in. We grabbed our essentials and moved to a shelter. The streets looked like rivers by morning.”
Conclusion
With forecasts still predicting heavy rainfall over the next few days, Delhi and surrounding states remain on high alert. The focus now is on ensuring continued safety, reinforcing embankments, and preventing further loss of life and infrastructure damage.
Source: Reuters (Read Original)
Labels: Delhi Floods, Yamuna River, Flood Evacuation, Monsoon 2025
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