Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that all three water treatment plants of the national capital have been shut down with immediate effect due to flooded Yamuna. Latest reports say that the flood water has already reached Kejriwal’s official residence in Civil Lines area. Apart from North Delhi, several key arterial roads in and around the National Capital have been affected. The evacuation of people that began on Monday itself is in full swing. Kejriwal also announced closure of schools located in the low-laying areas.

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As of Thursday morning, Yamuna was flowing at the record high level of 208.48 metres. With closure of the water treatment plant, Delhi residents are likely to face supply issues. In his tweet, Kejriwal also cautioned the people about impending water shortage. He also added that the treatment plants will resume operations only after the water level recedes in Yamuna.

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While roads have been inundated with water at ITO, Sarai Kale Khan, Garhi Mandu, Mayur Vihar etc, Delhi Metro operations have also been impacted due to flood. Yamuna Bank metro station has been cut off with DMRC announcing speed regulation for services today. All services that have to cross Yamuna bridges will slow down the speed to 30 km an hour as precaution.

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Talking to media after visiting the Wazirabad plant, Kejriwal said that according to the CWC forecast, Yamuna’s level will peak at around 4 pm today. It would start receding subsequently. He also said that people should refrain from travelling unless absolutely essential and urged everyone to opt for ‘work from home’.

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena is also chairing an emergency meeting of DDMA. Meanwhile, Directorate of Education, Govt of Delhi has issued a circular asking all schools in North-East Delhi, East Delhi and Central Districts to ensure all measures are taken for safety of students. Delhi Secretariat is among the VIP localities that has been flooded.