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So far, no rail service disruptions have been reported. (File Image/PTI)
Currently, the water level of the Yamuna River is 204.35 meters, slightly lower than the warning line of 204.5 meters.
The water level in the Yamuna river at Old Delhi Railway Bridge is expected to cross the warning line by Tuesday evening. Currently, the water level is 204.35 meters, slightly lower than the warning line of 204.5 meters. It is predicted that the water level is expected to rise to 204.9 meters by tonight. The highest recorded flood level in the Yamuna River was 208.66 meters.
So far, no rail service disruptions have been reported. Railway engineers are monitoring the situation.
In view of the full rehearsal today ahead of Independence Day, police personnel conducted patrols as a security measure.
DCP Shahdara, Surendra Chaudhary said, “Arrangements have been made in the entire district since morning. Border pickets are in place and boat patrols are underway at Yamuna Haddar. Checks are being carried out across the district…”
Meanwhile, the Delhi government has initiated the process of setting up 32 online monitoring stations along the banks of the Yamuna and various nullahs flowing into the river to obtain instant data on pollutants flowing into the heavily polluted river, officials said on Monday.
A total of 32 OLMS are expected to be set up by the end of this year, including 14 in the Yamuna river and 18 at different drainage locations, a DPCC official was quoted as saying. PTI As said.
“It will help in obtaining instant data on water quality at drain and river locations, which can be viewed at the command and control centre. This will allow easy identification of where and when the situation worsens,” he added.
The proposed locations of OMLS include Palla, ISBT Bridge, ITO Bridge, Nizamuddin Bridge, Okhla Barrage, Najafgarh Drainage, Metcalf House Drainage, Khyber Pass Drainage, Sweeper Colony Drainage, etc.
