Flood Alert In Noida's Gautam Buddha Nagar; 200 Evacuated From Hindon River Banks

Officials in Gautam Buddh Nagar have issued a flood warning for low-lying areas along the Hindon River as the water discharge in the Yamuna River has increased. The Yamuna River is flowing below the danger mark of 205 meters in the district, but the administration is taking precautionary measures. Approximately 200 people from five villages have already been evacuated and relocated to shelter homes to ensure their safety and well-being.

The district, situated between the Hindon and Yamuna rivers, experienced recent floods along the Yamuna river banks, affecting thousands of people and animals and submerging around 550 hectares of low-lying land.

The Delhi government is also on high alert due to the discharge of over 2 lakh cusecs of water from the Hathnikund Barrage into the Yamuna River. There are concerns that some parts of Yamuna Khadar (floodplains) might get inundated if the water level rises to 206.7 meters.

In addition, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand until 25 July, which could further impact the water levels in the rivers.

According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) data, the flow rate at the Yamunanagar-located Hathnikund Barrage has been fluctuating between 1.5 lakh cusecs and 2.5 lakh cusecs, emphasising the need for vigilance and preparedness in the region.