Record-breaking Flood Levels in Delhi’s Yamuna River

The Yamuna River in Delhi, India, swelled to a record level of 207.55 meters on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set in 1978. This flooding, attributed to heavy monsoon rainfall and water release from overflowing dams, has resulted in the displacement of numerous residents and closure of crucial infrastructure. Delhi’s administration is on high alert, and relief camps have been established for those displaced. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in calling for federal intervention, assured that the government is prepared to handle the flood-related crises. This flooding coincides with severe monsoon-related devastation in northern India.