Delhi Flood, Weather Highlights: Yamuna level in Delhi continues to rise, evacuation underway

Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast, Waterlogging, Traffic Jams Highlights: The Yamuna River in Delhi had crossed the evacuation mark on Tuesday, as the water level was recorded at 206.03 metres and has been increasing since.

People make their way as the Yamuna River has risen and crossed the danger mark after incessant heavy rainfall, at Loha Pul (Old Iron Bridge), in New Delhi. (PTI)

Delhi Flood, Weather Highlights: The Yamuna River level was recorded at 206.83 metres at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) on Wednesday at 8 am, officials said. As the river level is expected to rise further, authorities have issued a flood warning, forecasting the water level to reach around 206.90 metres. “As per current indications, the water level by 7 am on September 3, 2025, is likely to be 206.90 metres, and thereafter, the water level is likely to rise,” the flood advisory issued on Tuesday evening had said.

Delhi CM resumes Jan Sunwai: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta resumed Jan Sunwai at her camp office on Wednesday morning amid tight security arrangements, a fortnight after she was attacked during the public hearing programme by a man. People from different parts of the city raised their grievances and sought help from the chief minister during the programme, which began at 8 am. Gupta was seated on a chair while people came up before her one by one, submitting their applications and interacting with her through a microphone set up for the purpose.

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Gurgaon Jam | Yet another monsoon tale on a day of over 100 mm rain: A massive jam on Monday on National Highway 48, also known as the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, in Gurgaon, amid incessant rain, drew criticism from various quarters after a video of hundreds of vehicles stuck on the road went viral online. The district experienced over 100 mm of rain in some areas between 3 pm and 7 pm, with Wazirabad tehsil in Gurgaon recording 116 mm between 8 am and 6 pm, resulting in widespread waterlogging.

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10:46 (IST) 3 Sep 2025

Delhi Today LIVE Update: No need to panic over Yamuna level rising, situation under control: Delhi minister

The Delhi government has taken several measures in the past six months to increase the carrying capacity of the Yamuna river, Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Minister Parvesh Verma said on Wednesday.

The minister, who was on an inspection visit at the ITO barrage, assured people that there is no need to worry or panic over the rising Yamuna river levels, as the situation is under control.

"In the past six months, steps have been taken by different departments to increase the carrying capacity of the river. Currently, the situation is under control, and even if the level rises by one or two metres more, water will not enter Delhi roads like it did in 2023," Verma told reporters.

The Yamuna river level was recorded at 206.83 metres at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) on Wednesday at 8 am — above the evacuation mark of 206 metres.

11:52 (IST) 2 Sep 2025

Delhi Today LIVE Update Delhi schools told to impart education on processed foods to students

The Delhi Education Department has asked all schools in the Capital to impart education on processed foods to students, as per a recent circular.

Making students aware about the evils of consuming unhealthy and unbalanced diet, on the lines of an initiative by the CBSE, and educating students about food processing including its scientific principles, innovations, health implications, and, quality standards to help them make informed dietary choices and understand the entire value chain from farm to fork — these are some of the measures that need to be followed, according to the circular sent to the school heads.

The school heads have been asked to submit an action taken report of all such activities conducted with the school health branch by September 20.

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11:45 (IST) 2 Sep 2025

Delhi Today LIVE Update | Dog feeding spots unmarked, Delhi-NCR caregivers face harassment: ‘Can’t leave them hungry’

With civic bodies in Delhi-NCR yet to designate stray dog feeding spots in line with the Supreme Court’s latest orders, several caregivers have claimed the order is being misinterpreted as a blanket ban on feeding. Many of them said they have faced abuse and harassment for feeding dogs in the meantime — even if it is at designated spots.

Ghaziabad resident Sheeja Sharma (46) said she’s been feeding 28 community dogs — some inside her housing society and others outside — for the past four years. She said she has faced her fair share of harassment from fellow residents over the years, but things worsened since the SC modified its earlier order on stray dogs on August 22.

“Earlier, residents would throw water and mud from their windows when I used to feed the dogs. Now, they target me on the residents’ WhatsApp group…,” she said.

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11:42 (IST) 2 Sep 2025

Delhi Today LIVE Updates: When smart glasses, social media brought ‘bribe’ takers to justice: a Japanese tourist’s encounter with Gurgaon traffic police

They say see, speak, and hear no evil, but nowadays, definitely record and report it. That’s what a Japanese tourist in Gurgaon learnt.

On August 25, Yamato/Kaito was riding pillion with his friend. Like many in the city, she was wearing a helmet, but he wasn’t, something he noticed was true for most of their fellow riders.

They caught the eyes of the traffic policemen stationed near a U-turn, who demanded a fine of Rs 1000, and in cash. They refused to accept payment by card or digitally, and declined to issue a receipt, saying the PoS machine was not working.

The Japanese tourist handed over two crisp Rs 500 notes, and the officers were captured on video counting the bills with satisfaction, one even flashing a smile.

Before letting them go, the traffic policemen noted the woman’s phone number, and told her to call them if she were stopped again.

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