Delhi on alert: Yamuna rises past danger levels; 10,000+ evacuated, 10 things to keep in mind

NEW DELHI: The Yamuna surged past the danger mark, flooding low-lying areas of the capital and forcing the evacuation of over 10,000 people from 28 locations into relief camps. By last night, the river had risen to 206.4 metres. The Central Water Commission warning it could touch 206.9 metres by Wednesday morning and possibly cross 207 metres — a level breached only four times in 63 years. Here are 10 key points to know.Evacuations underway

More than 10,000 people have been moved from low-lying areas across 28 city locations as Yamuna crossed the danger mark of 205.33m.River level rising

The Yamuna flowed at 206.4m. The Central Water Commission forecasts it could reach 206.9m by Wednesday morning.Okhla Barrage discharge

Continuous water release from Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage, over 1 lakh cusecs, is worsening the situation.Impact on Ghaziabad

Villages along the Alipore embankment, including Pachyera and Nauraspur, are at risk as river levels near 210m.Hindon river alert

Though below the danger mark of 205m, Hindon is already flooding colonies like Rahul Vihar, Karhera, and City Forest.Relief centres active

Authorities have set up 15 shelters in Noida and Greater Noida, with 19 flood posts monitoring the situation.

Animal rescue efforts

Over 1,400 domestic animals, including 100 dogs, have been evacuated to safe shelters.Transport disruptions

Old Railway Bridge in Delhi has been closed; train speed restricted to 10 km/h, and traffic diverted from flood prone areas.Health and safety precautions

Hospitals placed on alert; pregnant women, elderly, and persons with disabilities identified for priority evacuation.Lessons from floods

Officials have reinforced embankments and readied relief teams, applying lessons from last year’s devastating floods.