Rising Waters: Yamuna River Threatens Delhi with Imminent Danger

The Yamuna River in Delhi is poised to breach the critical danger mark by August 19, reaching up to 206 metres, surpassing the established danger threshold of 205.33 metres, according to an advisory from the Central Water Commission released on Sunday.

The river had already exceeded the warning level of 204.50 metres at the Old Railway Bridge, registering at 204.60 metres by around 7 pm, as reported. The Old Railway Bridge remains a vital site for monitoring potential flood hazards in the city.

Given the recent heavy discharges from the Hathnikund and Wazirabad barrages and ongoing rainfall in the Upper Yamuna region, concern is rising. The authorities recommend precautionary measures, indicating a likely crossing of the 206-metre mark in the early hours of August 19, 2025. Agencies are on high alert for flood management in this scenario.

(With inputs from agencies.)