Yamuna rises near Taj Mahal after heavy rainfall, triggers flood concerns | WATCH

Agra: The water level of the Yamuna River rose significantly near the Taj Mahal on Tuesday, following continuous heavy rainfall across northern India. Fresh visuals from Agra show the river swelling near the iconic monument, raising concerns amid an ongoing spell of floods and waterlogging in several states.

The intense downpours have led to rising water levels in major rivers, prompting precautionary measures in vulnerable areas. In nearby Mathura, Municipal Councillors were seen distributing food items to flood-affected residents as part of ongoing relief efforts.

Meanwhile, in Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna has receded below the danger mark, offering some relief after days of flood anxiety. Officials confirmed on Monday that the river was flowing under 205.30 metres at the Old Yamuna Bridge—below the official danger mark of 205.33 metres and the warning level of 204.5 metres. Evacuations are generally initiated when the level crosses 206 metres.

Despite the improved situation, authorities remain on alert, particularly in low-lying areas that had been submerged last week. Locations such as Monastery Market, Yamuna Bazaar, Vasudev Ghat, and adjacent residential colonies experienced flooding as the river breached danger levels.

Emergency services deployed pumps to remove floodwater, and precautionary evacuations were carried out, with many residents from low-lying regions relocated to relief camps near Mayur Vihar Phase-I.

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma, visiting the Civil Lines area on Friday, urged citizens to remain calm and not to give in to panic amid the rainfall.

“There is not a drop of water in the Civil Lines area. The service road adjoining the ring road is 8 to 10 feet below road level, and rainwater is being pumped out. It is not right to say that Delhi is submerged in the Yamuna River,” Verma stated.