The water level of the Yamuna River at the old railway bridge was 207.48 meters at 7 AM, while the swelling Yamuna River continues to flood surrounding areas. According to official data, the water level remained at 207.48 meters between 6 AM and 7 AM. At 5 AM, the water level was 207.47 meters, while at 6 AM it was at 207.48 meters.

According to officials, the water level remained stable at 207.47 meters between 2 AM and 5 AM. Floodwaters have reached near the Delhi Secretariat, where the offices of the Chief Minister, cabinet ministers, and senior bureaucrats are located. Areas around Vasudev Ghat have also been flooded. Floodwaters have even reached the Shri Marghat Hanuman Baba Temple near Kashmiri Gate.

A flood control bulletin issued on Wednesday evening stated that the water level at the old railway bridge would be 207.48 meters at 8 AM and is likely to decline thereafter. The old railway bridge serves as a key observation point for monitoring the river’s flow and potential flood threats.

Yamuna River

The Yamuna River is one of India’s most sacred rivers, originating from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flowing over 1,300 km before merging with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam. It holds immense historical and religious significance, as its banks are home to the Taj Mahal in Agra and the cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, which are central to the story of the deity Krishna.

old railway bridge

The Old Railway Bridge is a historic steel truss bridge originally constructed in the late 19th or early 20th century to carry trains across a river or gorge. While its original rail service has often been discontinued, many such bridges have been preserved and repurposed as pedestrian walkways or cycling paths, serving as a monument to a region’s industrial heritage.

Delhi Secretariat

The Delhi Secretariat is the administrative headquarters of the Government of Delhi, housing the offices of the Chief Minister and other ministers. The current complex, inaugurated in the late 20th century, serves as the central hub for the state’s governance and bureaucracy. Its history is tied to the post-independence development of Delhi as a Union Territory and later as the National Capital Territory with its own legislative assembly.

Vasudev Ghat

Vasudev Ghat is a significant and ancient bathing ghat on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. It is named after the Hindu deity Lord Krishna (Vasudev) and is believed to be the site where he is said to have bathed. The ghat holds great religious importance for pilgrims who visit to perform rituals and seek spiritual purification.

Shri Marghat Hanuman Baba Temple

The Shri Marghat Hanuman Baba Temple is a historic Hindu temple in Varanasi, India, situated on the banks of the Ganges River. It is believed to be the place where Lord Hanuman, the monkey god, came to bathe and is one of the oldest temples dedicated to him in the sacred city.

Kashmiri Gate

The Kashmiri Gate is a historic gateway located in Old Delhi, India, originally built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. It is most famous for being a pivotal site during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, where British forces breached the gate to recapture Delhi, an event that marked a major turning point in the conflict.