New Delhi: Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Thursday inspected the renovated regulator of Drain No. 12 near the World Health Organization (WHO) building at ITO here.
"Regulator No. 12 near WHO building, which broke during Yamuna floods last year, has been renovated. Inspected it today along with flood control department officials. Three new pumps of 32 HSP have been installed and 5 meters There is a wide stone embankment.” I hope Yamuna water will not enter the city this year,” Bhardwaj said in a post in Hindi on X.
Last year, the Indraprastha water regulator was breached due to the strong current in Yamuna when the water level of the river reached its highest level in 70 years at 208.66 meters on July 17, 2023, well above the danger mark of 205.33 metres. The previous height of 207.49 meters was recorded in 1978.
Last year, the rising water level of Yamuna had caused flooding in many areas along its banks.
"Regulator No. 12 near WHO building, which broke during Yamuna floods last year, has been renovated. Inspected it today along with flood control department officials. Three new pumps of 32 HSP have been installed and 5 meters There is a wide stone embankment.” I hope Yamuna water will not enter the city this year,” Bhardwaj said in a post in Hindi on X.
Last year, the Indraprastha water regulator was breached due to the strong current in Yamuna when the water level of the river reached its highest level in 70 years at 208.66 meters on July 17, 2023, well above the danger mark of 205.33 metres. The previous height of 207.49 meters was recorded in 1978.
Last year, the rising water level of Yamuna had caused flooding in many areas along its banks.
