New Delhi – The Yamuna River crossed the danger mark on Wednesday, triggering widespread flooding in Delhi and forcing authorities to carry out large-scale evacuations.
Low-lying areas including Yamuna Khadar, Mayur Vihar Phase-I, and Nigam Bodh Ghat were inundated, while floodwaters entered the Monastery Market and nearby residential colonies. In Yamuna Bazar, families were evacuated as water flooded into homes. Similar scenes unfolded in Old Usmanpur and Old Garhi Mendu, where over 2,500 residents and their cattle were relocated to relief camps.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) intensified rescue operations with multiple teams on the ground and several more on standby. “The people living in low-lying areas have been shifted to safer locations. Our teams have been deployed here since last night,” NDRF Commandant Gyaneshwar Singh said.
Flooding was also reported in parts of Noida, particularly Sector 167, as heavy rainfall across the region pushed water levels higher. Earlier in the day, the Yamuna crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres, with evacuation protocols triggered at 206 metres.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain for the coming days, including thunderstorms on September 4 and 6, raising fears of worsening conditions.
