Live | Delhi Floods: PM Modi Dials LG Saxena From France, Enquires About Waterlogging, Flood Situation

The hardships of the people in the national capital are not ending any time soon as the IMD has predicted downpours during the next 5 days.

Delhi Flood Alert Live Updates: The national capital is facing severe water logging situations and flood-like conditions have arisen due to the incessant rainfall in Delhi. The water level in river Yamuna has crossed the danger mark and has reached over 408 meters which is the highest in the past 45 years.

The Delhi police has also imposed section 144 CrPC as a precautionary measure in the flood-prone areas in Delhi. As the rainwater flooded the low-lying areas, colonies and markets on Wednesday, the authorities evacuated 16,564 people. About 14,534 of these took refuge in tents pitched by the Delhi government and under flyovers.

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13 July 2023

13 July 2023 23:26 IST

Five gates at ITO barrage obstructing Yamuna's flow, says Delhi Minister

Delhi Water Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said that five gates at the ITO barrage are disrupting the flow of the Yamuna water. During an inspection of the barrage near the Delhi Secretariat, Bharadwaj said five of the 32 gates are jammed due to silt accumulation, hindering the quick drainage of river water.

"We are actively working to open these gates. A compressor has been brought from the Kondli plant to remove the silt surrounding the gates. If the gates fail to open, gas cutters will be used," he said.

13 July 2023 23:22 IST

PM Dials Delhi LG From France, Enquires About Waterlogging, Flood Situation

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him up over the phone from France to enquire about the flood and waterlogging situation in the national capital.

"Honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji called from France to enquire about the waterlogging and flood situation in Delhi and the efforts being made to deal with it," Saxena said.

The Lt Governor said the prime minister "directed that appropriate steps be taken in the interest of Delhi by taking all possible help from the central government".