The Yamuna river in Delhi began to recede on Saturday after four days of flooding. The water level dropped below the evacuation mark of 206 meters late in the evening.
Delhi, 7 Sep 2025
The Yamuna river in Delhi began to recede on Saturday after four days of flooding. The water level dropped below the evacuation mark of 206 meters late in the evening.
Water Level Decline
At 10 pm, the Yamuna was at 205.91 meters at the Old Railway Bridge. This is down from its peak of 207.48 meters earlier this week. The Central Water Commission says the level will keep going down. It may reach 205.45 meters by Sunday morning. The river is still above the danger mark of 205.33 meters. At 10 pm, the Yamuna was at 205.91 meters at the Old Railway Bridge. This is down from its peak of 207.48 meters earlier this week. The Central Water Commission says the level will keep going down. It may reach 205.45 meters by Sunday morning. The river is still above the danger mark of 205.33 meters. After causing four days of flooding in low-lying neighbourhoods across Delhi and parts of the NCR, the Yamuna finally began to ease on Saturday, receding below the evacuation…
Impact on City
The flooding affected about 18,000 people in East, Northeast, Southeast, North and Shahdara areas. Many roads near the river were closed. People had to walk through deep water to reach safe places. The government set up over 45 camps to help people. These camps give food, water, and other basic needs. Rescue teams are working to move people to safety.
Officials will keep watching the water levels at the Old Railway Bridge. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 7 Sep 2025, 03:54 IST; source: link
