Yamunanagar (HR), Sep 1 (PTI) In recent days, persistent rainfall has caused an increase in the Yamuna river's water levels, compelling authorities to open the floodgates of the Hathnikund barrage.
An irrigation department official reported that the water flow in the Yamuna at the Hathnikund barrage surged to 3.29 lakh cusecs, marking the highest flow recorded during this monsoon. Vijay Garg, executive engineer of the Irrigation Department, explained that any flow exceeding 2.5 lakh cusecs is classified as a "high flood."
The released water typically takes about 48 hours to reach Delhi. Officials have issued an alert and are maintaining a strict vigil over villages along the Yamuna in both this district and some adjacent ones.
Many areas in Haryana, including Panchkula, Yamunanagar, and Ambala, experienced heavy rains on Monday. Expressing concerns about rising river levels due to heavy precipitation in catchment areas, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Sunday that the government is vigilant and ready to tackle any flood situation.
On Friday, Saini instructed all deputy commissioners statewide to monitor riverine areas within their jurisdictions. They were directed to craft a proactive action plan for villages, settlements, and colonies situated near riverbanks.
Additionally, several districts in neighboring Punjab are experiencing flooding as the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, along with seasonal rivulets, rise due to substantial rainfall in their catchment areas across Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
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