Record-breaking water levels in the Yamuna River have forced authorities to evacuate thousands after days of unrelenting rainfall in Delhi. On July 12, the river breached the danger mark, exacerbating the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and prompting unprecedented disaster response measures.

The river's surge began on Monday, prompting authorities to begin the relocation of those residing on the floodplains as the water level reached 206 metres. As the river's waters inundated city streets, homes and marketplaces, traffic and rail services were suspended at Old Railway Bridge, straining the city's infrastructure and transport systems.

The water level has since crossed the perilous 207.5-meter mark, signaling a heightened risk for flood-like conditions in the surrounding areas. In response, Delhi Traffic Police have issued special advisories, warning residents of potential road hazards and alternate routes.

The situation is predicted to worsen as the Central Water Commission warns that water levels may continue to rise. Compounding the crisis, the India Meteorological Department forecasts persistent heavy to very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand over the next two days, potentially exacerbating the flooding risk. As the city braces for more rainfall, the focus remains on relocating those in vulnerable regions and maintaining flood control measures.

The Yamuna River has breached the danger mark, breaking all records on July 12 as the river water entered the city after days of incessant rainfall in Delhi even as thousands of people living on the floodplains make their way to temporary accommodations set up for them.

Authorities have begun relocating people living near the river since Monday when Yamuna touched the evacuation of 206 metres. Authorities have also closed vehicular movement as well as rail services at Old Railway Bridge. Authorities have predicted that the situation may worsen impacting the irrigation and flood control department due to the likely rise in river water level. Delhi Traffic Police has also issued special advisories for the people.

After the water level crossed the danger mark of 207.5 meters, authorities heightened the risk of flood-like conditions in the low-lying areas in the vicinity of the Yamuna River. Thousands of people have already been relocated to safer areas as the water invaded homes and markets near the river. Projections from the Central Water Commission suggest that water levels are likely to rise further. The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall to continue in Uttarakhand in the next two days, exacerbating the flooding risk.