Owing to the rise of the water level of Yamuna, the Northern Railway announced the suspension of the operation of the old Yamuna bridge from 10:15 pm on Sunday.
The Yamuna river in Delhi continues to flow over the danger mark of 205.33m. The peak level at 206.54 metres at 8am in Delhi Railway Bridge on Monday, according to the Central Water Commission.
The river was flowing at 206.44m at 10pm on Sunday after rain lashed several parts of the city. Also the Central Water Commission’s (CWC) data showed the water level. It rose from 205.02m at 10pm on Saturday to 205.96m at 9am on Sunday which rose to 206.42m at 9 pm.
Meanwhile, the Northern Railway announced that the work on old Yamuna bridge (Old Loha Pul) has been resumed at 10:10 am Monday. After it was suspended the operation from 10:15pm on Sunday, owing to the rise of the water level of Yamuna.
The rise in water level yet again sparked concerns about the flood-like situation in Delhi-NCR. Various announcements were made by the administration on Sunday to vacate the low-lying areas citing safety concerns.
The Delhi Traffic police on Monday issued an alert saying that traffic is affected in one lane on Vikas Marg towards Laxmi Nagar. It was also due to ongoing work on the Yamuna river.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government has been on high alert. It has discharged over 2 lakh cusecs of water from Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage. “The situation has sparked concern, prompting the government to take proactive measures. Government must ensure the safety and well-being of the residents,” Delhi revenue minister Atishi had said on Saturday.