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Hathinikund Barrage … We hear this name every year in the monsoon when the water level of the Yamuna river rises and Delhi is flooded. We just know that water is released from here. But now such a report has come out, which is telling that the danger is not just to release more water, but it is about the changing behavior of this barrage and river itself.
What is this shocking revelation?
A recent report by the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) has expressed great concern. According to this report, the Yamuna River is cutting its own land very fast, just below the Hathinikund barrage. In simple language, the river is increasing its depth just beyond the barrage and is cutting the edges, which is called ‘erosion’.
Why is it dangerous?
Understand this like this, the barrage is like a strong gate that controls the flow of the river. If the land (foundation) just beyond this gate becomes weak or cut off, then it can become a huge threat to the structure of the entire barrage.
The report clearly states that this erosion is not normal, and it can have serious consequences if it is not stopped on time. This is not just a question of the security of the barrage, but it can make the risk of floods in the low -lying areas of Downstream, ie Haryana, Delhi and western UP, can be even more unexpected and destructive.
The main concerns of the report:
- Right risk of strong current: The rapid flow of the river and the continuous erosion is weakening the foundation of the barrage.
- Loss of guide-bond: The security wall (guide-bond) to save the banks of the river is also being damaged by this erosion.
- Fear of uncontrolled flood: If something happens to the barrage, the flow of water in the Yamuna may be uncontrolled, which can cause havoc in the low -lying areas.
This report has awakened the concerned departments from sleep. Now it has to be seen how soon and how much effective action is taken on this serious warning, because it is a matter related to the safety of millions of people.