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Delhi drowns as Yamuna engulfs the city, in pictures

Flood water has engulfed residential areas, Red Fort, Secretariat and adjoining areas as Yamuna River reached 208.62 metres of water level at 1 pm on Thursday

Vehicles wade along the flooded streets in New Delhi (Photo: Getty Images)
Vehicles wade along the flooded streets in New Delhi (Photo: Getty Images) Getty Images

Floods have reached the grounds of Red Fort as Yamuna River crossed 208.62 metres of water level at 1 pm, much above its danger mark, on Thursday, 13 July.

Many residential areas along and near the banks of the river have been engulfed by flood water, drowning entire houses along with it. Residents had to evacuate their houses and have been shifted to relief camps.

Published: 13 Jul 2023, 6:20 PM IST

Residents shifting their household belongings at Khadda Gaon in Jaitpur village, Delhi (Photo: Getty Images)
Residents waiting by their residence at Khadda Gaon, Jaitpur Village in Delhi (Photo: Getty Images)
NDRF team preparing to carry rescue operation for residents of Jaitpur village, Delhi (Photo: Getty Images)

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had pleaded with residents to evacuate the low lying areas by the earliest since the situation was only going to worsen, on Wednesday, July 12. Section 144 of the CrPC had been implemented in these areas to quell people from coming to these places.

Areas around the Red Fort and Central Secretariat reported knee-deep water making the usual thoroughfare almost impossible in the country’s capital.

Published: 13 Jul 2023, 6:20 PM IST

Motorcyclist drives through a flooded street in New Delhi (Photo: Getty Images)
A truck broke down in a flooded street in New Delhi (Photo: Getty Images)
Waiting motorcyclists on a flooded street in New Delhi (Photo: Getty Images)
Vehicles have submerged because of the floods in New Delhi (Photo: Getty Images)
Police personnel helping a motorcyclist stuck on the flooded streets (Photo: Getty Images)
People on a flooded street in New Delhi (Photo: Getty Images)

The effects of the heavy monsoon rains could be felt in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, where most of its streets have been waterlogged with chest deep water. As of now, schools have been closed for tomorrow.

Published: 13 Jul 2023, 6:20 PM IST

In a letter to home minister Amit Shah, Delhi CM Kejriwal said that the water levels were rising because of the water released by the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana. He had further gone on to write that the water release should be minimised to prevent any further rise in water levels.

As of now, Kejriwal has announced that schools and government offices, except for essential services, were to operate in a work from home mode for the next three days. The CM also requested private businesses to implement work from home wherever possible.

Published: 13 Jul 2023, 6:20 PM IST

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Published: 13 Jul 2023, 6:20 PM IST