July 16th 2023.
The water level in the Yamuna river began to recede on Saturday morning, after it had risen to a record high of 207-208 meters for close to 48 hours. The water level of the river recorded on Sunday morning at 6 am was 206.14 meters, however, several parts of Delhi, such as ITO, Akshardham, and Rajghat, remain severely flooded.
The situation in the capital is dire, as drone visuals show the extent of the flooding in the Akshardham area. Updated visuals of ITO show that the area continues to remain flooded, despite the receding water-level. While the situation of the road from Majnu Ka Tila to Kashmere Gate has improved, Delhi's Yamuna Bazar is still severely waterlogged.
The floods have had a devastating effect on the people of Delhi. Visuals from the Mayur Vihar relief camp show the impact of the floods on local citizens. In light of the worsening situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, upon his return from his France-UAE state visit, spoke to Delhi LG VK Saxena on the flood situation in the capital. The Prime Minister directed that all possible work be done in the interest of Delhi's people with the Centre's help and cooperation.
Tragedy struck when three boys drowned in the water pit of an under-construction golf course in southwest Delhi's Dwarka Sector 23. A group of four boys had jumped over the wall and entered the premises of the under-construction golf course, and were returning home after playing football in Sector 19.
The situation has become even more disheartening, with a video of a journalist standing in neck-deep water in Delhi, while NDRF personnel clicked photos, going viral on social media. Netizens have expressed their ire over the video, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
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