If there is a flood in Delhi, where can you get help? Immediately note down these helpline numbers.
It is being said that about 12,000 people living on the banks of Yamuna have been alerted, and if needed, they will be shifted to safer places. Water has been released from many places.
These days, the water level of the Yamuna River is continuously increasing in the capital Delhi. On August 8, 2025, at 8 am, the water of Yamuna reached 205.10 meters, which is very little less than the danger mark of 205.33 meters. This means that if there is a little more increase in water, then the low-lying areas of Delhi can get flooded and a flood situation can arise. Earlier, the warning level of 204.50 meters was also crossed, and since then the water level is continuously rising.
It is being told that about 12,000 people living on the banks of Yamuna have been alerted and if needed, they will be shifted to safer places. Water has been released from many places, and it takes 48 to 50 hours to reach Delhi. This means that there is a need to be very cautious for the next 1-2 days. In such a situation, if you live or work in Delhi, then you should keep some important helpline numbers and information with you, so that you can get help in times of trouble. So let's know where can help be found if there is a flood in Delhi.
Where can help be found if there is a flood in Delhi?
1. Delhi Disaster Management Helpline: If you need information related to flood or any disaster or are stranded somewhere, then immediately call the Delhi Government's Disaster Management Helpline 1077. This number works 24x7 and tries to send help immediately.
2. Delhi Jal Board Helpline: If your area is flooded, sewer is blocked or there is a problem of waterlogging, then you can register a complaint by calling 1916. On filing a complaint, you will get a reference number through SMS, you can download the Delhi Jal Board app from Google Play Store and can also file a complaint from there.
3. PWD Control Room: If the road is flooded or the road is closed, then call the PWD Control Room. You can also give information through WhatsApp 8130188222, PWD immediately sends its team and tries to clear the road.
4. Delhi Traffic Police: If you are thinking of going out, then first get information about the traffic. Follow the Twitter page of Delhi Traffic Police. Information about every route, updates of closed roads, and diversion information is available from time to time.
5. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation: Due to the rising water level of Yamuna river, some metro routes may be affected, DMRC gives every update to the passengers on its Twitter handle.
6. Other complaint numbers: When your area is flooded (waterlogging), roads are damaged or broken, drains are dirty or blocked, sewers are overflowing, then you can register your complaint with departments like NDMC, MCD, PWD, Jal Board etc. by just calling one number 311.
Some important measures to prevent floods
1. Keep children and elderly people at home, do not take them out unless necessary.
2. Keep the battery in your phone full, keep a power bank with you.
3. Keep your important documents, medicines and other essential items packed in a bag and keep them ready.
4. People living in low-lying areas should plan to go to higher places in advance.
5. If water is entering the house, turn off the electricity and cut off the power supply.
