The Yamuna river in Delhi rose to 205.75 metres at the Old Railway Bridge on Tuesday, surpassing the danger mark. Authorities warned residents in flood-prone areas, as the river is expected to reach the evacuation mark of 206 metres later in the day.
The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam crossed the first warning level of 43 feet on Wednesday, prompting authorities to alert villagers and position flood duty officers for relief and rescue operations as transportation to several riverside villages was disrupted.
Rivers across eight Indian states are flowing above danger marks due to continued heavy rainfall in the hills, triggering widespread flood alerts. Ganga, Yamuna, and Mandakini are among the rivers posing serious threats in Bihar, UP, Uttarakhand, and Assam.