Yamuna crosses danger mark in Delhi, flood advisory issued

The Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger mark on Monday, with the water level rising significantly, as reported by the news agency ANI. Notably, the rise was witnessed after all eighteen gates of Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana were opened for the first time during this monsoon season. 

The authorities also credit water release from Wazirabad and Hathinikund barrages every hour for the rising water levels in the Yamuna. 

An advisory issued by the Central Water Commission on Sunday stated that the Yamuna River in Delhi was expected to reach 206 metres by August 19, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres. 

#WATCH | The water level in the Yamuna River crosses the danger mark in Delhi.

Visuals from Delhi's Loha Pul pic.twitter.com/jmgZU6jVrg

— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025

PTI reported, "In view of the quantity of water released from Hathinikund Barrage today, 17th August, and heavy rainfall in the Upper Yamuna area, it is informed that the water level at Delhi railway bridge may cross 206.00 around 02:AM on 19th August 2025." 

According to the Central Water Commission, the Yamuna River crossed the warning level, reaching the mark of 204.60 metres at the Old Railway Bridge around 7:00 pm on Sunday." 

The warning mark for Delhi is 204.50 metres, the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and the evacuation of people begins at 206 metres. The Delhi I&FC Department says that evacuation from low-lying areas will commence when the water reaches 206 metres, but the authorities are already making announcements asking people to vacate and move to higher grounds. 

The river's flow and potential flood risks are tracked at the Old Railway Bridge over the Yamuna, which is a key observation point. 

The Hathinikund Barrage is releasing around 127,030 cusecs of water, which is so far the highest this season. While Wazirabad is releasing 45,620 cusecs of water every hour.