The flood threat in Delhi grew more serious on Tuesday as the Yamuna River crossed its danger level and water began entering residential colonies in Yamuna Bazaar. Many families were forced to leave their homes and move to relief camps set up by the authorities.

At 6 am, the water level in the Yamuna was recorded at 205.68 metres, which is above the danger mark of 205.33 metres. Officials have warned that the level may rise further to around 206.50 metres by 5 pm. This increase is mainly because large amounts of water are being released every hour from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana. As a result, low-lying areas of Delhi are under high risk of flooding, and an alert has been issued for these vulnerable zones.

The District Magistrate of Shahdara announced that traffic and public movement on Loha Pul would be stopped from 5 pm on Tuesday to avoid any accidents as the water continues to rise.

Meanwhile, the weather department predicted a cloudy sky with moderate rain in Delhi on Tuesday. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 31°C, while the minimum may settle at 22°C.

Gurugram situation

In Gurugram, heavy rain on Monday caused widespread waterlogging and traffic jams, disrupting normal life. Between 3 pm and 7 pm, the city recorded over 100 mm of rainfall. The continuous downpour flooded several major stretches, including Hero Honda Chowk, Patel Nagar, and Signature Bridge.

The service lane of the Dwarka Expressway was closed after its drainage system collapsed due to the heavy accumulation of rainwater. The expressway, which links Delhi’s Dwarka to Kherki Daula and several sectors of Gurugram, remained waterlogged for hours after being pounded by rainfall lasting more than three hours.

Because of the weather forecast, the District Disaster Management Authority asked schools to shift to online classes for safety. It also directed private offices to let employees work from home on Tuesday.