14 villages affected, 500 families displaced across Faridabad
Gurugram, Sept. 3 -- Nearly 500 families were displaced after Yamuna floodwaters surged through Basantpur and adjoining floodplain settlements, submerging homes and triggering a high alert. Authorities said rescue and relief efforts are underway, with teams on vigil as water levels continue to rise.
Fourteen villages remain vulnerable as the river continues to rise following heavy discharge from the Hathnikund barrage.After discharge from the Hathnikund barrage, water takes approximately 48 hours to reach Faridabad, officials said.
Officials recorded the Yamuna's level at 202.70 metres on Tuesday, below the warning mark of 204.50 metres, but warned that continued discharge and heavy rainfall upstream could worsen the situation. Water releas...
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