Yamuna River's Rising Tide: An In-Depth Look

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has forecasted that the Yamuna River's water level in New Delhi is set to rise to 206.90 metres by 7 am Wednesday. As of 9 pm Tuesday, the river's level stood at 206.36 metres at the Old Railway Bridge, indicating a continuing upward trend.

The escalation in water levels prompted district authorities to evacuate residents from low-lying areas and suspend traffic on the Old Railway Bridge. This rise is attributed to significant discharges from the Wazirabad and Hathnikund barrages, which release their waters approximately every hour.

According to the Central Flood Control Room, the river received a discharge of 176,000 cusecs from the Hathnikund Barrage and 93,260 cusecs from the Wazirabad Barrage. Typically, the water takes around 48 to 50 hours to travel to Delhi, signaling a potential for further increases in water levels.

(With inputs from agencies.)