Can AAP Government manage Delhi floods?: Here is what's next as Yamuna water level reaches all-time high | TOI Original - Times of India
Can AAP Government manage Delhi floods?: Here is what's next as Yamuna water level reaches all-time high | TOI Original - Times of India Videos
Jassmine Shah, Aam Aadmi Party politician spoke to The Times of India and explained Delhi government's plans to tackle the situation. Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall, breaking a 41-year record, resulting in severe flooding and water-logging in various areas. The Yamuna river's water level reached 208.48 meters on July 13 due to continuous rain and the release of water from the Hathnikund Barrage. The city government, led by Arvind Kejriwal, is implementing a massive drainage plan to address the flooding situation. Over 16,500 individuals living in low-lying areas have been evacuated, with more than 14,500 people currently residing in tents across Delhi. The Congress party criticized the flooding as a man-made crisis, attributing it to blocked drains and encroachment on water bodies.
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