The Yamuna River in Delhi continued to stay above the danger level on Thursday, flooding several areas and even reaching some relief camps set up for evacuees. Early morning measurements showed the water level at Delhi’s Loha Pul (Old Railway Bridge) at 207.48 meters.

Floodwaters also crept close to the Delhi Secretariat, with areas like Yamuna Bazar and Monastery Market remaining submerged. Vendors at Monastery Market began moving their stock early, fearing the water would rise further. Many residents in the colonies behind the market are still stranded, recalling the same scenes from last year’s floods.

Relief camps near Mayur Vihar Phase-1 were shown flooded by the rising river waters. Authorities had already relocated people from low-lying areas: over 8,000 have been shifted to tents, and more than 2,000 moved to 13 permanent shelters. In Civil Lines, vehicles, buildings, and even staircases leading to the bridge were underwater.

After days of heavy rain, a section of the flyover on National Highway 44 near the Alipur police station collapsed on Thursday. Waterlogging has become so severe that even stray dogs were seen wading through flooded streets to find dry ground.

The floodwaters have also reached Delhi’s oldest cremation ground, Nigambodh Ghat, forcing it to halt operations after 3 pm on Wednesday as the river water encroached on the main pyre area. Meanwhile, the Geeta Colony crematorium was also flooded but managed to continue functioning. Sanjay Sharma, head of the crematorium, said the damage was extensive, with stored wood ruined and little help from authorities. Despite the challenges, they continued to perform last rites for many who were turned away from other crematoriums.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that the road to Yamuna Bank Metro Station is now inaccessible due to rising water levels, advising commuters to seek alternative routes. The station itself remains operational, with interchange facilities available.

Weather-wise, the India Meteorological Department forecast thunderstorms with rain on Thursday, followed by moderate rain and cloudy skies on Friday. Temperatures in Delhi are expected to range from a low of 21°C to a high of around 33°C. No severe weather warnings were issued for Delhi or the National Capital Region.