Kejriwal urges people to avoid visiting river banks after Yamuna water-level rises

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday advised people to avoid visiting the river banks after Yamuna’s water level touched the danger mark of 205.33 metres.
Appealing people to cooperate with the administration, Kejriwal said adequate arrangements have been made for the people living near the Yamuna river.
“The water level of Yamuna has increased in Delhi. I appeal everyone to please avoid going near the river. We have made adequate arrangements for the people living near Yamuna. Cooperate with the government and administration. We are monitoring the situation and are ready to deal with any situation,” Kejriwal tweeted.
Also Read Kejriwal giving ‘perverse twist’ to debate on freebies: FM Sitharaman His tweet came after Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot tweeted: “In view of the rising water level of Yamuna, all the agencies have been put on high alert. There is an appeal to the people to stay away from the river. We are monitoring the situation under the leadership of CM Arvind Kejriwal. Camps have been set up for the displaced, where necessary arrangements have been made for their accommodation and food.” The water level in Yamuna has touched the danger mark of 205.33 metres. However, the water level at Old Railway Bridge (ORB) was 205.92 metres on Saturday.
Delhi government has put all the concerned Districts Magistrates, Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department, Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Delhi Police and other stakeholders on high alert.