The Yamuna river has crossed 207 metres at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) on Wednesday. On September 4, 2025, at 6:00 AM, the water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) was recorded at 207.48 metres. The discharge from the Hathni Kund Barrage stood at 1,48,443 cusecs, while the Wazirabad Barrage reported a discharge of 1,93,090 cusecs. At the Okhla Barrage, the discharge was even higher, reaching 2,35,550 cusecs, indicating a significant flow of water through the Yamuna.
The water of Yamuna River has reached the main road through the main gate of Monastery Market. The NDRF team has reached the spot and started preparing for rescue. NDRF has been deployed in Akshardham, Mayur Vihar, Yamuna Bazaar, ISBT area. The water has now reached ISBT Kashmiri Gate. In view of this, the road from ISBT to Tis Hazari has been closed. It is been reported that 700 plus have been evacuated due to flood alert.
Due to this rise, water is now rapidly filling the areas of Delhi. Now, the water of the Yamuna has reached inside the NigamBodh Ghat of the capital, which caused interference in cremations. NigamBodh is located along the Ring Road behind the Red Fort. It has a capacity of 42 cremation platforms. It is the city’s oldest and busiest cremation ground. On average, the site handles 55 to 60 cremations a day. During the 2023 floods, it remained closed for nearly a week after Yamuna waters entered the premises.
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