Floodwater Enters Delhi Homes As Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark

Floodwater entered houses in Delhi-NCR as the water level of the Yamuna river crossed the danger mark after heavy overnight rainfall. The rising water levels have also caused significant traffic congestion, particularly at the Delhi-Gurugram border.

#WATCH | Haryana | Severe waterlogging following incessant rainfall results in slow traffic movement in Gurugram pic.twitter.com/C6mQ2pKjlQ

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2025

The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi crossed the danger mark this morning following incessant rainfall in the region since yesterday. Yesterday, authorities issued advisory for people living in the Yamuna floodplain of Delhi to move to safety as the water level of the river was rising steadily.

#WATCH | Delhi | Drone visuals from Loha Pul, where the Yamuna River is flowing above the danger level following incessant rainfall since yesterday

Traffic and public movement on Loha Pul to be stopped from 5 pm on 2nd September due to rising water level in the Yamuna River, as... pic.twitter.com/HrLrbbKsj3

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2025

Increase in the water levels of some rivers, including the Yamuna on Monday, prompted authorities to open the floodgates of the Hathnikund barrage in Yamunanagar district. As a precautionary measure, schools have been ordered to remain closed on Tuesday in some affected areas.

Yamunanagar, Haryana: The Yamuna River has reached flood levels due to continuous rainfall in the hills, posing a potential threat to Delhi. Hathini Kund Barrage is discharging 3,29,751 cusec of water, with all gates opened. Authorities have issued advisories for all villages... pic.twitter.com/XPmqHgh9tN

— IANS (@ians_india) September 1, 2025

Yesterday, there was a 7-8 kilometres long traffic jam on the Delhi-Jaipur highway with people being stuck for over 3 hours after heavy rain hit Gurugram. Haryana government directed all field officers to remain at their headquarters and maintain strict vigilance till September 5.

2 hours of rain = 20 KMs of Gurgaon Jam!

As CM Nayab Saini only flies in "State Helicopter" and doesn't travel on "road", this is a "helicopter shot" of Highway in Gurgaon just now.

So much for the rain preparedness and crores and crores of public money spent on drainage,... pic.twitter.com/HCNPYZkG2c

— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) September 1, 2025

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday ordered closure of traffic movement on the Old Railway Bridge from 5 pm on Tuesday, as the Yamuna continues to swell.

Amid the flood threat, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged people not to panic, saying water reaching the Yamuna floodplain is natural, as it forms part of the river's ecological system.

The capital is also facing disruptions in flight operations due to waterlogging and low visibility, prompting airlines to issue travel advisories.

The India Meteorological Department forecasts cloudy skies in Delhi from September 2-4, 2025, with light rain/thundershowers expected daily.

Delhi battled one of its worst flood-like situations in 2023 when several areas were inundated because of heavy rain, leading to the evacuation of more than 25,000 people.