CM inspects flood preparedness, says city ‘completely safe'
"All gates of the ITO Barrage have been opened, drains have been desilted and govt's preparedness is stronger than ever before," Gupta claimed, that 14 boats were ready for rescue and relief operations, 15 wireless stations had been set up and round-the-clock monitoring was being carried out from the Central Flood Control Room.
According to officials, the Yamuna breached the danger mark of 205.33 metres to reach 205.36m at 2pm on Monday at the Old Railway Bridge, which is usually the point where the river's level, flow and flood risk are measured and monitored.
Evacuation of people living on the river banks begins when the water level reaches 206m.
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Gupta reviewed the flood management system, starting her inspection at Asita Ghat and covering key locations, among which were Yamuna Chhath Ghat, the office of the district magistrate, East, Regulator No. 12, and the Central Flood Control Room. She was accompanied by minister Pravesh Verma.
CM said that the Central Water Commission had issued an advisory, warning of the Yamuna's water level rising up to 206 after the release of additional water from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana and heavy rainfall in the upper Yamuna region.
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"At present, over 1 lakh cusecs of water is being released into the Yamuna, but the river is flowing smoothly without obstructions, unlike in previous years when such inflows led to severe waterlogging," she said.
Recalling the floods of Aug-Sept 2023 — when the Yamuna rose to 208.6m and inundated several residential areas — Gupta stressed that this year's preparations were far more robust. "Back then, desilting of drains and maintenance of barrages were not adequately done and the ITO Barrage gates were blocked.
This time, after six months of continuous work, all gates are fully operational and drain desilting has been completed," she said.
Gupta claimed that flood preparedness work began well ahead of the monsoon this year. Nodal officers were appointed in waterlogging-prone areas and PWD, irrigation and flood control department and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi expedited the cleaning of clogged drains. Pump houses were inspected and mobile pumps placed where needed.
She reassured the public that water accumulation would be limited to the natural floodplain, where residents had been alerted and relocation arrangements made. "No flood-like situation will occur in the city. All departments are working round the clock. The situation is fully under control. The safety of Delhi's citizens is our top priority," she asserted.
To prevent Yamuna water from reaching the main roads and affecting traffic movement, the irrigation and flood control department has been instructed to take all necessary preventive measures.
All regulators are to remain fully operational under the CM's directive.
The Central Flood Control Room, set up at the office of DM, East, is now functioning as the coordination hub. Representatives from all civic bodies are stationed there 24x7 to ensure seamless response and coordination. Additionally, 15 wireless stations have been established across the city to monitor water levels and waterlogging hotspots in real-time.
"All rescue and relief equipment has been checked and are ready for deployment. We are fully prepared to safely relocate people from the floodplain areas if required," Gupta concluded.
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