Sun Sep 07 06:03:53 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Delhi Grapples with Severe Flooding as Yamuna River Swells
**New Delhi, India – September 7, 2025** – Over 8,000 residents of Delhi have been displaced and moved to flood relief camps after the Yamuna River surged to dangerous levels, inundating vast swathes of the city. The water level at the Old Railway Bridge reached 207.09 meters on Wednesday, triggering widespread evacuations from six districts.
Images from the city show people wading through chest-deep water, particularly in areas like the monastery market, highlighting the severity of the situation. Authorities are struggling to provide aid and shelter to the displaced, as the situation remains critical.
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