Delhi Flood Crisis: Yamuna Submerges Vasudev Ghat, 1,000 Rescued From Low-Lying Areas

The flood situation in Delhi has intensified as the Yamuna River continues to rise dangerously, submerging several key areas including Yamuna Bazar, Tibbati Bazar, and Vasudev Ghat. At least 1,000 people have already been rescued from low-lying regions, while many more families are being shifted to safer zones. Visuals from the ground show tractors being used to transport belongings as residents evacuate their flooded homes.At Vasudev Ghat, where devotees usually gather for Yamuna Aarti, the swelling river has completely submerged the area. Officials and locals are working together to save important documents and valuables from the floodwater. Sandbags have been placed along the Ring Road and adjoining areas to contain the advancing water, but the threat remains high.Residents report that work, shops, and livelihoods have come to a halt. Families, including women and children, are now living in temporary tents, struggling with limited resources. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in the hills has worsened the situation, adding more water to the Yamuna.Authorities continue to appeal to people to evacuate, promising relief and shelter. The rising river, however, paints a grim picture of uncertainty for thousands in Delhi.

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