Delhi flood news Highlights: Delhi to see light to moderate rain on Friday, 'yellow' alert issued for July 15

Weather LIVE Update | 14 killed as rains continue to lash Uttar Pradesh; several rivers in spate

As many as 14 persons were killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours as several rivers crossed the danger mark, officials here said. "A total of 14 persons have died due to rain-related incidents in the state in the past 24 hours since 6 pm on Wednesday," the Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner said in a statement.Owing to torrential monsoon rains that continued to lash the state on Thursday, the Ganga breached the red mark at the Kachhla bridge in the Budaun district, a report from Central Water Commission (CWC) said. 

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | Water level of Yamuna River decreases in Delhi, reached 208.63 meters at 10 pm

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | River Water level at Old Railway Bridge (ORB) in New Delhi reaches above warning level

- Present level of river water at Old Railway Bridge (ORB) at 8 pm on Thursday is 208.66 Meters.

- Relevant levels of water at ORB are as follows:
Warning level: - 204.50 Mtr.
Danger level: - 205.33 Mtr
Evacuation level: - 206.00 Mtr.

- As per latest forecast issued by Central Water Commission (CWC) on Thursday at 3:30 pm, water level at Old Railway Bridge (ORB) is expected to be at 208.45 Meters on Friday between 2 am to 4 am and thereafter, it is likely to decrease. 

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | IMD forecasts mixed weather conditions for New Delhi over the next seven days

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | Union Minister of Jal Shakti criticizes Kejriwal's letter to Amit Shah on Hathnikund Barrage water release

"Blaming others for Delhi's condition is wrong and this is not the time for politics...Kejriwal wrote to Amit Shah and requested him to interfere and reduce the amount of water that is being released from Hathnikund barrage...if this was written with the intention of politics & to hide his own failure, then it is very unfortunate," says Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | Delhi to see ligt to moderate rain on Friday, yellow alert issued for July 15 

The weather department on Thursday predicted that the national capital is likely to witness light to moderate rain on Friday, while a 'yellow' alert has been issued for July 15. Delhi witnessed light rain on Thursday, adding to the severe waterlogging in the city's low-lying areas. Brief spells of light rain occurred in parts of central and south Delhi, including areas such as Lajpat Nagar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas and Jangpura. The minimum temperature settled at 26.2 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average. The maximum temperature was also recorded a notch below normal at 34.2 degrees Celsius.

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | Red Fort closed for visitors till July 14 due to flood-like situation in Delhi, says Archaeological Survey of India official

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | Several trucks, buses left stranded after heavy vehicles banned entry into city 

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | 342 trains cancelled or diverted after Yamuna water level breaches danger mark

The Northern Railways has diverted and fully or partially cancelled a total of 342 trains originating from or passing through Delhi in the past five days, between July 9 and July 13, due to rising water levels in Yamuna River breaching the danger mark at the old Yamuna bridge. Read More here 

Weather LIVE Update | BJP chief JP Nadda, Anurag Thakur to visit Himachal Pradesh to take stock of flood situation

BJP president J P Nadda will arrive in the state in the morning and will visit flood-ravaged areas of Mandi and Kullu districts and interact with people,a release issued by the party on Thursday said. 

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | Visuals from Kashmere Gate in Delhi showing severely flooded areas amid rise in water level of Yamuna River

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | Delhi Jal Board issues advisory for 'judicious' use of water following closure of 3 water treatment plants

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | Slight increase recorded in the water level of Yamuna River. Water level at 5 pm was recorded as 208.65 m.

Uttar Pradesh Weather LIVE Update | UP Flood Department issues flood warning after Yamuna water breaches danger level in Noida

Uttar Pradesh Flood Deaprtment  has issued a warning as the water level of the Yamuna River breached the danger mark in Noida. The government official from Uttar Pradesh has also stated that the situation remains normal at the Yamuna Expressway and Jewar Airport, assuring that there is no immediate need for evacuations. 

Delhi Weather LIVE Update | Over 2,500 individuals evacuated from various flood affected areas 

Amidst the rising water levels of the Yamuna River, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has swiftly taken action by deploying 12 teams in Delhi. These teams have successfully evacuated more than 2,500 individuals from various affected areas.