The effect of continuous rains is now visible on the Yamuna river in Delhi. The water level of Yamuna river crossed the warning level on Tuesday (August 26) and reached 204.56 meters. After this, the Central Water Commission (CWC) issued a flood warning.

The level was recorded at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) at 9 pm. Officials have feared that the water level may reach 205.36 meters, which is very close to the danger mark. The administration has increased vigilance so that possible danger can be dealt with.

CWC issued warning

The Central Water Commission said that the flood warning was issued due to the rise in the water level of Yamuna on the Old Railway Bridge because it has reached the danger mark i.e. 205.33 meters. The Commission has instructed all administrative units to be vigilant. According to PTI, people living inside the river embankments will be warned and preparations are being made to take them to safe places.

Barrage is filled, water is being released every hour

According to the Central Flood Room officials, the water being released every hour from Wazirabad and Hathinikund barrage is the main reason for the increase in the water level of Yamuna. The released water takes 48 to 50 hours to reach Delhi. Despite the release of small amount of water from the upper areas, the water level is increasing, which can make the situation serious. According to the forecast, the water level will increase slightly, but by this evening it is likely to stay below the danger mark.

#Watch Yamuna River Continues to Flow Near The Danger Mark in Delhi.

Visuals from the old yamuna bridge. pic.twitter.com/l2t3ycutob

– ANI (@ani) August 26, 2025

The administration has started alerting people in sensitive areas and arrangements are being made to take families living within the embankments to safe places. The old railway bridge is considered to be the main point of flood monitoring and from here the river flow and possible threat is assessed.