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Train movement on Delhi’s Old Iron Bridge over the Yamuna was halted Wednesday morning due to rising water levels after heavy rains. Traffic diversions were also enforced.
Yamuna River has risen and crossed the danger mark after incessant heavy rainfall, at Loha Pul (Old Iron Bridge), in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)
Train movement at the Old Iron Bridge across the Yamuna River in Delhi was halted on Wednesday due to the increasing water level amid heavy rain in the national capital region for the past few days.
According to the details, the train movement on the bridge was halted at 6.30 am today, hours after the bridge was closed for traffic and public movement from 4 pm on Tuesday till further notice.
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The order was issued in response to a flood advisory from the Central Water Commission (CWC).
The Shahdara District Magistrate announced the restrictions, warning that the water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) may exceed 206.50 metres.
In an advisory on X, the police said the closure will remain in force till further orders, and commuters were advised to avoid the route.
Meanwhile, traffic diversions were put in place at Hanuman Setu, Bela Road (behind Red Fort), and the east and west sides of the Old Iron Bridge.
According to the advisory, traffic from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Old Delhi Railway Station, and the Red Fort side will be diverted via Hanuman Setu to Outer Ring Road to a loop from Raja Ram Kohli Marg to Geeta Colony Road.
Vehicles coming in from Rajghat and Shanti Van (via Bela Road) will be diverted from Bela Road T-point on Ring Road to Shanti Van Chowk to Raja Ram Kohli Marg and finally Geeta Colony Road, it said.
From the northeast Delhi side, including Shahdara, Seelampur and Shastri Park, motorists will be diverted via Pushta Road to a loop on Raja Ram Kohli Marg and the Ring Road, the police added.
Traffic from east Delhi areas such as Akshardham, Mayur Vihar and Pandav Nagar will be diverted from Geeta Colony Flyover to Geeta Colony Road T-point to Geeta Colony Flyover to Shanti Van Chowk and Ring Road (MGM).
Commuters were also urged to use public transport to reduce congestion, avoid roadside parking and remain vigilant.
On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the flood-affected areas near the Loha Pul
During her visit, the Chief Minister interacted with residents and said that the situation was under control.
She noted that the water was released from the Hathnikund Bar and that arrangements had been made for the accommodation of affected families.
She added that Delhi would coordinate with adjoining states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Haryana to extend assistance.
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Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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