Delhi on alert as Yamuna crosses danger mark, hits 205.33 metres

New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi crossed the danger mark on Sunday morning. The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres. Evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.

The water level of the Yamuna is above 205.33 metres and is rising due to continuous heavy rainfall in Delhi for the past few days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "generally cloudy sky with moderate rain" forecast in New Delhi from August 31 to September 2.

"Thunderstorm with rain' forecast has been issued for September 3, whereas "Rain or Thundershowers" forecast has been issued for September 4 and 5.

On Thursday, a flood relief camp was set up in Delhi's Mayur Vihar, as the water level of the River Yamuna had crossed the danger mark the previous day. "These tents are set up for people living near the river; they will come out and live in these tents when the flood comes," Ashok, a resident of Mayur Vihar, told ANI about these flood relief camps.

Meanwhile, IMD, on Sunday, said that India has recorded one of its highest rainfall levels in decades during August 2025, with exceptional showers across several states.