Hindon River Crosses Warning Level at Noida Base Station After Heavy Rain
The water level in the Hindon River crossed its warning mark of 195.76 metres at the Noida base station at 8 p.m. on Saturday, following several days of rainfall across the region and in upstream catchment areas. Meanwhile, the Yamuna River reached 204.06 metres at the Old Railway Bridge monitoring point, sitting just 44 centimetres below its warning mark of 204.50 metres. Officials emphasized that there is no immediate threat of flooding to surrounding low-lying areas.
Both rivers have shown a rising trend over the past few days as continuous rains hit the upper catchment regions. The rise in water levels follows increased discharge from the Hathnikund barrage. Water released from the barrage generally takes approximately 48 to 50 hours—or around two days—to travel from Yamunanagar in Haryana down to the Delhi-NCR area, meaning upstream weather conditions will continue to influence river levels over the coming days.
A senior official from the Delhi government's irrigation and flood control department stated that the situation remains well under control despite the recent rise. The official noted that the water level began increasing on Tuesday and explained that the higher flow will serve to cleanse the river. Levels are expected to stabilise after the current surge, with no active risk of flooding at the moment.
For the Yamuna, the official danger mark at the Old Railway Bridge is set at 205.33 metres. Authorities make announcements urging residents to vacate floodplains when the warning mark is crossed, while the formal process of shifting residents from vulnerable low-lying spots to safer locations begins when the river reaches 206 metres.
Current forecasts indicate that the Yamuna is not expected to hit flood levels over the next seven days and will likely fluctuate around 204.5 metres. Relevant departments are keeping a continuous watch on both the Yamuna and Hindon rivers and their adjoining low-lying areas, though no formal flood warnings have been issued.
