With the water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi hitting a 60-year-high, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the Central government to intervene and ensure the level did not rise further, and if possible, release less water from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana.
The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi rose steadily during the day and was 207.89 metres at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. It is expected to rise to 207.99 metres by 5 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Central Water Commission. The Yamuna breached the ‘danger mark’ of 205.33 metres on Monday evening and has been rising since then.
The Chief Minister, after a meeting with senior officials, urged people living in low-lying areas close to the Yamuna to evacuate their houses and not wait in their homes.
