Rain in Delhi Update: The sufferings of Delhi-NCR residents are likely to be continued as Indian Metrological department (IMD) predicted heavy rain on Saturday with thunderstorm in Delhi-NCR regions for next 3-4 days. Amid flood-like condition, acute waterlogging, power cut, drinking water crisis, traffic snarls and many more unsaid problems, IMD has issued yellow alert for Saturday in Delhi.

Yamuna water level

The water level of Yamuna registered a steady decline on Friday and recorded at 207.98metre at 11 pm at Old Railway Bridge. This news has brought some relief for the people but IMD prediction of continuous rain for next 3-4 days marred the little relief of people and has sent the authorities into tizzy.

Yellow alert

Major roads at ITO and other low-lying areas near Yamuna remained flooded late on Friday night. This situation creates huge trouble for commuters.

In view of possibility of more rain in the city for next 3-4 days, IMD issued yellow alert in the region. NDRF and other rescue teams are continuously working day and night to evacuate people and provide relief to the people who trapped in waterlogged areas. Nearly 23,692 people are sent to safer place from the adjacent areas of Yamuna on Thursday. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured people of full help and support. He said that proper measures have already been taken to ensure faster passage of water from waterlogged areas.

Soma Sen Roy, IMD scientist said, “Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur in Delhi, Haryana, and adjoining areas for the next 5 days. We expect a slight rainfall increase on the 17th and 18th of July. However, the flooding in Delhi is not due to localized rain but because the Yamuna River has received a lot of water from Himachal and other states.”

Currently, as many as 21,092 people are residing in tents and shelters. Additionally, 12 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams rescued 1,022 individuals on Thursday.