Heavy rains plagued Northern India leaving 28 people dead and 22 missing in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab on August 18. With the onslaught of the pounding floods which led to the overflow of the Yamuna river, almost 6,000 people were shifted from low lying areas in East Delhi to safer places On August 20.

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While the administration have warned the people against the dangers of lurking around the flood prone areas, they are also putting in their best efforts towards ensuring that their evacuation is effected is the best and safest possible way.

"Currently, the Yamuna river is flowing at 250.99 above the danger mark. We have made all necessary arrangements. Around 6000-7000 people in East Delhi district from low-lying areas have been shifted to 1100 tents. We are also ensuring them three-time food and drinking water. Sanitation facilities and electricity are also being provided. Our health check-ups teams are also there for their examination," Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Arun Gupta was quoted telling the Indian Media. 

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The river has been reported to be flowing at 205.94 meters, 0.61 meters above the "danger mark" of 205.33 meters. The water level is also expected to rise further as Haryana released 1.43 lakh cusec water on Monday evening. However amid such an epidemic caused by the Delhi floods, the administration also assured that there is a possibility that the water level might decrease post Wednesday. 

DELHI CM TAKES A CALL

Taking stock of the situation, the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had convened a cabinet meeting to ensure that the concerned departments are prepared to take action incase the Delhi floods take a toll of its citizens.

In the meeting he also requested the people of Delhi to evacuate their dwelling place to move to safer places. As a preventive measure the Delhi Government has also restricted vehicular movement on  'Loha Pul', an old iron bridge over the river connecting East Delhi to Old Delhi

FUTURE FORECAST

Tents to the degree of 2120 have been also been set up by the state government to provide shelter to those expected to be affected due to the monsoon floods. On the other hand, taking into account the predictions by Senior meteorologist, Charan Singh Delhi is likely to receive heavy rains in the next 48 hours which is expected to recede or become lighter after 48 hours.