Delhi Floods: Yamuna Still Above Danger Level

• Yamuna's level at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge: 207.33m, slightly lower than peak.
• Low-lying Delhi areas inundated; Nigam Bodh Ghat waterlogged; pumps installed.
• Relief camps flooded; public advised to avoid Yamuna for safety amid rains.

The water level in the Yamuna River at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge was recorded at 207.33 metres at 7 am on Friday (September 5), slightly lower than Thursday's seasonal peak of 207.48 metres. Earlier, at 6 am, the level stood at

207.35 metres, according to official data.

VIDEO | Delhi: Yamuna continues to flow above the danger mark as intermittent heavy rains in Delhi-NCR add to flood concerns. Visuals from Old Iron Bridge.

The river’s rising level has increased the risk of inundation in low-lying areas.#YamunaWaterLevel #DelhiRains… pic.twitter.com/nSLTNuhkDk

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 5, 2025

Officials told PTI said the water is expected to recede further through the day, offering some relief to flood-affected areas.

The Nigam Bodh Ghat area is still facing acute waterlogging following a rise in the water level of River Yamuna. Machines have been installed to pump out the water that has entered the area.

#WATCH | Delhi: Nigam Bodh Ghat area still faces acute waterlogging following a rise in the water level of River Yamuna. Machines have been installed to pump out the water that has entered the area. pic.twitter.com/1sM7g0y8V1

— ANI (@ANI) September 5, 2025

In recent days, the swollen river has wreaked havoc in low-lying parts of the city—submerging homes, displacing residents, and disrupting local businesses.

VIDEO | Delhi: With the Yamuna River flowing above the danger mark, several low-lying areas have been inundated. Drone visuals from Monastery Market and Vasudev Ghat areas.#DelhiRains #YamunaRiver

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/CJ7DYstFxy

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 5, 2025

The Old Railway Bridge serves as Delhi's primary flood-forecasting station, and authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

VIDEO | Delhi: Continuous rainfall over the last several days has led to waterlogging in parts of the city. Visuals from near Swami Narayan Temple, Bela Road, Civil Lines.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/qpAjGOk3mo

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 5, 2025

Relief camps were set up in Mayur Vihar area after floods inundated low-lying areas. But in a double whammy, flood waters reached these relief camps too.

District officials have issued a public advisory, urging people to stay away from the river and avoid activities such as swimming, boating, or other recreational pursuits due to safety concerns.