Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50am on 02 Sep 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Delhi faced rising flood danger on Tuesday as the Yamuna crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres and reached 205.68 metres by morning. Water entered homes in low-lying areas, forcing people into relief camps. Officials warned levels could rise to 206.50 metres by evening as water continued to flow from Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage. Authorities closed Loha Pul for traffic from 5 pm. Meanwhile, Gurugram received over 100 mm rain in four hours on Monday, flooding Hero Honda Chowk and the Dwarka Expressway. An orange alert was issued, schools moved online, and offices were asked to allow work-from-home. (PC: India Today)
