Water level in the Yamuna River is expected to cross the danger mark this evening in the national capital even as Delhi Chief Minister urged the people in low-lying areas to move to temporary shelters set up by the administration.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called for an emergency meeting to take stock on the situation.
Kejriwal asserted his government is ready to deal with the situation that may arise.
Haryana has released a record 8.28 lakh cusecs water in the Yamuna on Sunday, he said.
"This water is likely to reach Delhi by Monday evening and the danger mark in the Yamuna at 207.32 meters is likely to be breached," he said.
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So far, 2,120 temporary shelters have been set up, where food, water and other amenities are being provided. Additionally, civil defence volunteers have also been stationed to facilitate rescue operations.
"We have deployed forces. Our department is ready for rescue operations. We got to know that water has been released from Hatni Kund Barrage. We will ensure that people shift to safer places," Lalit Goyal, Civil Defence Officer, told ANI.
More than 23,800 people will be required to moved out from low-lying areas, according to official estimates. The chief minister has urged people to move out of areas likely to be flooded.
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Yamuna River was flowing at 204.70 meters on Monday, above the warning mark which is 204.50 meters. The river crossed the warning mark after huge amounts of water was released from Hathni Kund Barrage in Haryana. The "danger mark" is 205.33 meters.
(With Agency Inputs)
