The rising waters of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, have once again triggered alarm, surpassing the danger warning mark by 1.1 feet and peaking at 496.1 feet. The park shadowing the Taj Mahal is inundated, and the ghats' steps have been submerged. Authorities have issued an alert to those residing along the Yamuna's edge.
Submerged Steps at Ghats
As the water level continues to rise, the steps and lower cremation grounds at Kailash Ghat, Poie Ghat, Balkeshwar Ghat, Kacheri Ghat, Shamshan Ghat, and Dussehra Ghat are underwater. The municipal corporation has stationed personnel around all ghats to maintain continuous surveillance.
Impact of Rain and Released Barrage Water
Delhi's Okhla Barrage has discharged 55,000 cusecs, and Mathura's Gokul Barrage released 97,000 cusecs. Previously on Saturday, 90,000 cusecs flowed from Gokul Barrage. Persistent rain in the hills and the released barrage water have spiked the river's level.
Flood Hazard Areas
In tehsil Sadar, villages such as Tanora, Nurpur, Kailash, Swami Bagh, Nagla Budhi, Amar Vihar Dayalbagh, Moti Mahal, Katra Wazir Khan, Rambagh Basti, Apsara Talkies, Yamuna Kinara Road, and several villages in Fatehpur tehsil are expected to be impacted.
Source: aajtak
Control Room on Alert
The district administration has stated that the control room operates 24/7. In case of any flood-related emergencies, contact can be made via 0562-2260550 and 09458095419.
District officer Arvind Mallappa Bangari indicated that water has been released from Hathinikund, raising the alert level. The entire district administration is already prepared for such events. Currently, there is no cause for panic, and citizens are requested to avoid entering the river.
