Delhi Flood: Frightful Images And Videos Inundate The Internet As Yamuna Submerges The Capital

Several parts of Delhi are submerged under the flood water of the Yamuna River. People have been displaced and advised to stay safe and avoid travel amid the havoc.

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This year’s rainfall around India has wreaked havoc. Houses have been destroyed, lives have been lost, and the fury does not seem to slow its pace. Currently, Delhi, the capital of India, is submerged under the water of the Yamuna River, and people have flooded the internet with images and videos.

Why Is Delhi NCR Flooded?

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Regions of Delhi-NCR are flooded due to water-logging and overflowing Yamuna. With several parts of India witnessing high amounts of rainfall in 2023, cities like Gurugram and Noida are witnessing pools and waterfalls being created, showcasing poor planning on the part of authorities. It is also not the first that the people of Gurugram are experiencing this issue. Even a small amount of rainfall leaves the vehicle submerged under water or floating.

Delhi was already experiencing water-logging in many parts. However, overflowing Yamuna has left the capital inundated, leaving people in the low-lying areas displaced, lost, and crying for their belongings.

There are two barrages on the Yamuna River - one in Hathnikund in Haryana, and the second in Dakpathar in Uttarakhand. With no dams created to control the flow of the water body, most of the monsoon water remains utilised and leads to flooding.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand for the next five days, which can create more difficulty for the people living in the capital. Here is the prediction for Delhi NCR:

Twitter Flooded With Images And Videos Of Delhi Inundated Under Yamuna Water

A person has shared images from Ghaziabad claiming that flood water from the Yamuna River has clogged a residential area, and they are asking the authorities to take action.

One user has shared a video showcasing Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi and Rajghat submerged under the flood water.

Another user tweeted a video of a man who created a floating device to reach a wine shop to buy alcohol.

Yasmeen Khan, a journalist, shared a video from Old Delhi advising people not to visit the area. It showcases the area flooded with muddy water, and people trying their best to reach their destination.

A Twitter user shared an old painting in which the Red Fort can be seen developed near the Yamuna River. On the other side was an image from 2023 showing flood water surrounding the monument. The user tweeted, “A river never forgets! Even after decades and centuries passed, the river would come back to recapture its border. Yamuna reclaims its floodplain.”

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A user shared a picture of how the water is discharged from Hathnikund Barrage. He claimed that the flooding of Delhi-NCR was intentional. “There is no other reason why an equal amount of water was not released towards the Haryana and UP side.

Tanmay Sutradhar shared a video covering various parts of Delhi submerged underwater. The tweet read, “Zero planning, zero care. India is rising but Delhi is sinking.”

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Another user shared a video of the Yamuna River touching the Yamuna Bridge built by Britishers.

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