Yamuna Water Level Drops Below Danger Mark, Rain and Thunderstorm Predicted in Delhi Today

Following a pause in incessant rains across Delhi-NCR, the Yamuna River has receded below the danger mark. At 7 am on Monday, the water level at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge was recorded at 205.22 metres, down from 205.33 metres the previous day. Earlier, at 6 am, the level stood at 205.24 metres.

The Yamuna's waters have been steadily declining after swelling to the season's highest of 207.48 metres last Thursday.

Warning mark for the city: 204.50 metres

Danger mark: 205.33 metres

Evacuation point: 206 metres

At 9 pm on Sunday, the water level was recorded at 205.33 metres.

Flood Situation and Evacuation in Delhi

The Yamuna River breached the danger mark last Tuesday, forcing authorities to shut movement on the Old Railway Bridge. The rising waters displaced nearly 10,000 people and inundated several low-lying areas along its banks.

Authorities have set up relief camps on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, near Mori Gate, and in Mayur Vihar to temporarily house people evacuated from flood-hit regions.

Areas Affected by Flooding

Monastery Market

Madanpur Khadar

Yamuna Bazar

Delhi had earlier battled one of its worst flood-like situations in 2023, when over 25,000 people were evacuated. The Yamuna touched an all-time high of 208.66 metres on July 13, 2023, leading to flooding across northeast, east, and southeast districts, as well as iconic spots like Rajghat and the Tibetan Market.

Weather Forecast for Delhi Today
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is likely to witness rain and thunderstorm on Monday.

Maximum temperature: ~35°C

Minimum temperature: ~24°C

On Sunday, Delhi recorded a maximum of 34.4°C and a minimum of 25.1°C, with mostly dry conditions across NCR except for light rain in some areas