The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi crossed the danger mark again on Sunday following an increase in the release of water from the Hathinikund barrage. (Photo: Reuters)
Shah also discussed with Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena about the water level of Yamuna river.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday and inquired about the flood-like situation in various parts of the state.
Shah also discussed with Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena about the water level of Yamuna river.
Spoke to the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri @Bhupenderpbjp ji regarding the flood-like situation in various parts of the state due to the recent heavy rains. There was a discussion with the LG of Delhi Mr. VK Saxena about the water level of Yamuna river. Adequate numbers of SDRF and NDRF teams are available to help those in need, the Home Minister said on Twitter.
Heavy to very heavy rain lashed several districts of Gujarat’s southern and Saurashtra regions on Saturday, causing flood-like conditions in urban areas and isolating villages amid water levels in dams and rivers rising to danger levels.
The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi crossed the danger mark again on Sunday following an increase in water released into the river from the Hathinikund Barrage following heavy rains in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
Officials said any further rise in the water level of the river is likely to affect relief and rehabilitation work in the flood-affected low-lying areas of the national capital.
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