Floodwaters reach near Delhi Secretariat as Yamuna swells past 207 metres

Heavy rains continued to batter Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, inundating rivers and flooding several low-lying areas. 

Many of the city roads witnessed waterlogging and traffic congestion, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Water level in the Yamuna river at Old Railway Bridge stood at 207.48 metres at 7 am on Thursday, with floodwaters reaching close to the Delhi secretariat. The building houses the offices of the chief minister, cabinet ministers and key bureaucrats. 

The Old Railway Bridge serves as a key observation point for tracking the river's flow and potential flood risks.

Floodwater also reached Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Mandir near Kashmere Gate, according to reports.

A total of 8,018 people have been moved to tents, while 2,030 others have been shifted to 13 permanent shelters. The government maintains that there is no need to panic, and it is keeping a round-the-clock vigil on the situation.

"The situation is under control. All necessary arrangements have been made for the residents. Even better arrangements will be provided if needed," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, after visiting flood-affected families in Loha Pul area.

Meanwhile, a portion of a flyover on the Delhi-Panipat National Highway 44 collapsed in the Alipur area this morning following heavy rainfall in the region. One person has been injured in the incident.