Floodwaters from the overflowing Yamuna River reached the Yamuna Bank Metro station in Delhi on Thursday, forcing the DMRC to close the entry and exit points to the station.
The DMRC said that the interchange facility at the station is still available and services on the Blue Line are running normally. However, commuters were advised to plan their journey accordingly and consider alternate routes.
The water levels in the Yamuna River have been rising steadily in recent days due to heavy rains in the catchment areas of the river. The river is currently flowing at 206.39 meters, which is just 0.61 meters below the danger mark of 207 meters.
The flooding has also affected traffic in several parts of Delhi. Key roads in the national capital, including the Ring Road near ITO, GT Karnal road, and Old Yamuna bridge, have been flooded.
The Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to avoid these roads and take alternate routes.
The flooding has also caused waterlogging in several low-lying areas in Delhi. The areas affected by waterlogging include Chandgiram Akhada on ISBT road, Nigam Bodh Ghat road, Indira Gandhi Stadium road, and low-lying areas near Kashmiri gate.
The Delhi government has deployed teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to assist in the relief and rescue operations.
Impact on Delhi Metro
The flooding of the Yamuna River has also had an impact on Delhi Metro operations. The DMRC has said that it is running trains at a restricted speed on four bridges on the Yamuna river. These bridges are the Yamuna Bridge, the Old Yamuna Bridge, the Rail Bridge, and the Wazirabad Bridge.
The DMRC has also said that it is monitoring the situation closely and will take further action as needed.
Impact on commuters:-
The flooding of the Yamuna River has caused inconvenience to commuters in Delhi. Several roads have been closed due to the flooding, and traffic has been disrupted. Commuters have been advised to plan their journey accordingly and take alternate routes.
The flooding has also affected train services on the Delhi Metro. Trains are running at a restricted speed on four bridges on the Yamuna river, and commuters may experience delays.
Relief and rescue operations
The Delhi government has deployed teams of the NDRF and the SDRF to assist in the relief and rescue operations. These teams are working to evacuate people from the affected areas and provide them with food and shelter.
The Delhi government has also set up helplines for people affected by the flooding. The helpline numbers are:
- 1070 (NDRF)
- 108 (SDRF)
- 1912 (Delhi Fire Service)
Advisories
- The Delhi government has issued a number of advisories to people affected by the flooding. These advisories include:
- Do not drive or walk through flooded areas.
- Stay away from river banks.
- Be careful of loose debris and electrical wires.
- If you are trapped in a flooded area, call the helpline number immediately.
Forecast
The Meteorological Department has forecast that there will be more rains in the catchment areas of the Yamuna River in the next few days. This could further raise the water levels in the river and cause more flooding.
The Delhi government has said that it is prepared to deal with any situation that may arise due to the flooding. The government has also urged people to stay safe and follow the advisories issued by the authorities.
