Explainer: Yamuna on the rise, flood fear looms from Hathnikund to Delhi
Residents fear crop destruction, displacement and other losses; authorities declare it medium-flood situation
Karnal, Updated At : 05:56 AM Aug 19, 2025 IST
The Yamuna on the rise.
The Yamuna river has once again turned into a source of anxiety for thousands of families living along it in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. After the incessant rainfall in the northern region, the water flow at the Hathnikund barrage in Yamunanagar surged to 1.78 lakh cusecs on Sunday, the highest discharge recorded this monsoon season so far, compelling the authorities to open floodgates at the barrage. The sudden rise has sparked fears of flash floods among the people. Residents fear crop destruction, displacement and other possible losses. The authorities also declared it a medium flood situation.
