Yamuna to breach danger mark this evening, Kejriwal urges people to move to safer places

New Delhi, August 19

Water level in the Yamuna is expected to cross the danger mark on Monday evening, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, urging people in low-lying areas to move to temporary shelters set up by the administration.

Kejriwal asserted that his government is ready to deal with the situation. Haryana has released a record 8.28 lakh cusecs water into the Yamuna on Sunday, he said.

“This water is likely to reach Delhi by Monday evening and the danger mark in the Yamuna at 207.32 metres is likely to be breached,” he said.

So far, 2,120 temporary shelters have been set up, where food, water and other amenities are being provided.

More than 23,800 people will be required to move out from low-lying areas, according to official estimates.

The chief minister has urged people to move out of areas likely to be flooded. PTI