An extreme flood alert has been issued in Delhi as the water level in the Yamuna continues to rise and was recorded at 208.38m at 5 am on Thursday.
The Central Water Commission has forecast that the Yamuna river water level may touch 208.75 metres between 3pm and 5pm on Thursday.
Traffic movement was affected on some roads after water from the overflowing Yamuna reached these roads. These are: Mahatma Gandhi Marg between IP Flyover and Chandgi Ram Akhara; Mahatma Gandhi Marg between Kalighat Mandir and Delhi Secretariat; Outer Ring Road between Wazirabad Bridge and Chandgi Ram Akhara.
Movement of commercial vehicles will also be regulated. Non-destined commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi and will be diverted to Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway. Commercial vehicles will be diverted from Mukarba Chowk. No commercial vehicles will be allowed between Mukarba Chowk and Wazirabad Bridge. Commercial vehicles will be diverted from Sarai Kale Khan.
No commercial vehicles will be allowed between Sarai Kale Khan and IP Flyover. Commercial vehicles will be diverted from Ghazipur border. Commercial vehicles will be diverted from Akshardham towards DND. No commercial vehicles will be allowed between Akshardham and Sarai Kale Khan
