The water level of India’s Yamuna River hit a record high, people were evacuated urgently
Hangzhou Net Release time: 2023-07-14 08:10
CCTV news client news The Yamuna River flows through New Delhi, the capital of India, and is the longest tributary of the Ganges. In recent days, heavy rains in northern India caused the water level of the Yamuna River to rise rapidly, causing many areas in Delhi to be flooded, and the Indian government urgently evacuated people.
At 18:00 local time on the 13th, the water level of the Yamuna River reached 208.66 meters, reaching a record high since records began. As a result, many areas of Delhi were flooded, and people living in low-lying areas of the city were evacuated to safe places. had a huge impact.
Affected people Ramdulali: The flood caused us to lose everything. We have no clothes, no kitchen utensils, nothing.
On the 13th local time, the local government requested that schools be closed before the 16th and advocate working from home. People will face water shortages for one to two days as floods shut down three local water treatment plants in Delhi.
Headquarters reporter Devand: Heavy rains caused by the monsoon are raging in northern India, causing the water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi to be at its highest level in history. Rising water levels have also caused flooding in areas near several rivers.
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2023-07-14 00:10:00
