Prepared to tackle flood situation: CM
New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government and all flood-related departments are fully prepared and maintaining high alert. "Round-the-clock monitoring is underway and this year extensive advance measures have already been implemented. The large-scale desilting of the Yamuna and its drains over the past six months has significantly strengthened flood defences. All barrage gates have been opened to ensure smooth flow, preventing any stagnation. The water is flowing out as swiftly as it enters," said CM Gupta.
Delhi's Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department on Monday issued two flood warnings with the peak hourly discharge crossing the 3 lakh cusecs threshold for the first time this season at Haryana...
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