Yamuna River overflows, surpassing historic highs in Delhi NCR flood warning
Flooding Crisis in Northern India: Thousands Evacuated, Schools Closed, and Major Roads Inundated
A severe flooding crisis is currently gripping northern India, with over 14,000 people evacuated from low-lying areas in Delhi due to the rising floodwaters. The situation has led to the closure of educational institutions across Punjab, Haryana, and the National Capital Region (NCR) until September 7.
The floodwaters have inundated major roads in Delhi, including Ring Road, Civil Lines, and Kashmere Gate, causing complete paralysis in the city. The Yamuna River in Delhi NCR has reached its third-highest level in 63 years, at 207.48 metres, submerging large agricultural areas between Noida Sectors 128-155.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has suspended cremations at Nigambodh Ghat due to the floodwaters, and authorities are advising residents to avoid flood-prone areas, underpasses, and riverbanks. Relief camps near Mayur Vihar Phase-I in Delhi were flooded, forcing authorities to relocate displaced residents.
Flight operations at Delhi airport have faced significant disruption due to the heavy rain, and the IMD predicts active monsoon conditions will persist for the next four days. In neighbouring Gurugram, the situation is equally dire, with arterial roads and highways submerged, causing complete paralysis.
Gurugram faces an orange warning for moderate to heavy rainfall, and the IMD has issued an orange alert predicting temperatures between 25-30°C and continued thunderstorms. The authority responsible for the current floods in northern India is primarily the state disaster management authorities in Himachal Pradesh, supported by local government and rescue agencies responding to the severe monsoon-induced flooding and landslides occurring since early July 2025.
In an effort to manage the floodwaters, the Hathni Kund Barrage is releasing 1,65,211 cusecs, and the discharge at Okhla barrage is 2,09,439 cusecs. Noida and Ghaziabad have evacuated over 2,500 people from 18 flood-prone villages due to swelling rivers. Around 600 residents in Ghaziabad have been moved to 15 relief shelters.
Yellow alerts remain active for Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, with heavy rains persisting in Gurugram sectors like Rajiv Chowk and Pataudi Chowk. The IMD warns of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds up to 40 km/h across the region.
As the floodwaters continue to rise, authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and follow all safety instructions. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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