Delhi has been hit hard by the rising waters of the Yamuna River. Continuous rainfall and overflowing barrages have submerged large areas across the capital.
The water level has crossed the danger mark, affecting Majnu Ka Tila, Yamuna Bazar, Najafgarh, Jaitpur, and Mayur Vihar. Streets are inundated, homes have been destroyed, and thousands are left homeless.
Relief camps are being set up, yet many families complain of inadequate aid. NDRF and police teams are engaged in rescue operations, but challenges are mounting every hour.
Majnu Ka Tila Under Water
Majnu Ka Tila, one of Delhi’s most crowded localities, has been submerged. Water has entered residential lanes and markets, forcing residents to walk waist-deep to safety.
NDRF teams are working round the clock in Yamuna Bazar. Officials confirm that at least 626 residents and 13 animals have been evacuated to higher ground.
Local resident Abid described the shock. “The water rose so quickly we couldn’t save anything. Everything was washed away.”
Midnight Rescue in Najafgarh and Jaitpur
Najafgarh witnessed dramatic midnight evacuations. Police and NDRF teams pulled hundreds out of their submerged homes.
In Jaitpur Khadar, the sudden surge forced people to abandon belongings and flee to the roadside. Families set up makeshift tents, struggling without basic supplies.
Tahira, a scrap worker, explained the ordeal. “We lost everything. Seven people in our family had to run overnight. Earlier we got tents and water, but this time we received nothing.”
Local NGOs are distributing food, yet nearly 100 families remain without adequate shelter.
Badarpur and Vishwakarma Colony Submerged
Badarpur’s Vishwakarma Colony is now fully under water. Residents have been forced onto roadsides where temporary shelters have been erected.
Senior DDMA officials visited the colony as NDRF continued relief operations. By Tuesday evening, water levels surged suddenly, worsening the crisis.
Floodwaters reached NH-24, halting traffic movement and cutting off access routes.
Osmanpur and Garhi Mendu Struggle with Livestock Loss
Purana Osmanpur and Garhi Mendu villages are facing severe challenges. Yamuna floodwaters entered houses and animal shelters.
Locals said they received evacuation orders only two days earlier. However, the water rose too fast to save property.
A villager said, “Nearly 2,500 people and livestock live here. The animals were saved, but our homes are gone.”
Relief camps have been set up, yet resources remain scarce. Many displaced families complain about the lack of drinking water and sanitation.
Railway and Road Disruptions
Rail traffic has been disrupted due to the rising water level near the Iron Bridge. From 6:30 am, train operations were halted, and services diverted through New Delhi.
Road traffic near ITO Barrage is also affected, with vehicles struggling to navigate submerged routes. Daily commuters are facing severe delays, and logistics networks are suffering heavy losses.
Relief Camps and Challenges
Mayur Vihar Phase-1 and Yamuna Khadar have seen large relief camps established. However, families inside complain that aid is insufficient.
Residents allege that water tankers and food supplies, available during earlier floods, are missing this year. NDRF confirmed that five people were rescued on Tuesday, and hundreds more relocated. But the number of displaced continues to rise daily.
Voices from the Ground
For many residents, the disaster came without warning. The fast pace of rising water caught them unprepared.
In Majnu Ka Tila, mothers carried children through waist-deep water. In Najafgarh, elderly residents had to be lifted to boats. In Garhi Mendu, villagers worked together to save cattle before abandoning homes.
The stories emerging highlight both the resilience and suffering of Delhi’s displaced families.
The Role of NDRF and Police
The National Disaster Response Force is at the center of rescue efforts. Alongside Delhi Police, they are coordinating boat rescues, evacuations, and relief distribution.
Yet, limited manpower and resources are testing their capacity. Thousands still remain stranded in pockets where floodwaters have risen rapidly.
Officials admit the scale of flooding has overwhelmed their response systems.
Forecast and Future Risks
The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of further rainfall over the next few days. With the Yamuna already above danger levels, risks of further flooding remain high.
Delhi’s floodplains may see more evacuations, and relief camps are likely to swell in size.
The Delhi government and disaster management agencies face immense pressure to deliver immediate relief and long-term solutions.
What Lies Ahead
The immediate challenge is to provide shelter, food, and medical care to displaced families. Authorities must also manage road and rail disruptions to restore normalcy.
Long-term, the floods raise pressing questions about urban planning, river management, and climate resilience in Delhi.
The city, already struggling with pollution and overcrowding, now faces another test of infrastructure and governance.
The Delhi Floods 2025 have submerged entire neighborhoods, displaced thousands, and paralyzed transport networks.
Majnu Ka Tila, Najafgarh, Jaitpur, and Mayur Vihar are among the worst-hit. NDRF and police are conducting rescue operations, but residents allege relief is delayed.
With the Yamuna still above danger levels and more rain expected, Delhi’s crisis is far from over. The coming days will test not just the resilience of the capital’s residents, but also the capacity of the administration to respond to a disaster of this magnitude.
