13 Villages Turn into Islands, Khadar Region Submerged
2025.09.05 (Vrindavan Today News): Continuous heavy rainfall in the hilly regions has caused the water level of the Yamuna River to rise alarmingly, leading to severe flooding in Mathura district. Thirteen villages have been turned into islands, while vast stretches of the fertile Khadar region have been completely submerged.
According to reports, several colonies along the Mathura–Vrindavan stretch of the Yamuna have been inundated with up to four feet of water. In some villages, the water has even entered homes, reaching waist level.
The administration has issued a high alert for Friday and Saturday, warning that water levels are likely to rise further. Officials noted that the Yamuna is currently flowing 56 centimeters above the danger mark of 166 meters.
District Magistrate (DM) Chandrakant Singh has been closely monitoring flood-affected areas. On Thursday, he inspected multiple sites and directed relief operations. SDM Dr. Pankaj Kumar Verma confirmed that 23 villages have been impacted so far, including 13 that are entirely cut off by water. Boats have been deployed to ensure safe evacuation, and 39 shelters have been set up to accommodate displaced families.
The Yamuna Khadar belt, extending from Mathura to Vrindavan, is among the worst-hit regions. Daily updates from the Irrigation Department indicated that the Hathni Kund Barrage has released over 1.32 lakh cusecs of water, while 2.44 lakh cusecs have been discharged from Okhla Barrage—further increasing the risk of rising waters downstream.
Authorities have appealed to residents of vulnerable areas to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary movement near the river. Emergency teams, including disaster response units, health officials, and local police, have been mobilized to manage the situation and prevent any loss of life.
With predictions of continued rainfall, the district administration has intensified its relief and rescue measures to tackle what is now one of the most critical flood situations in recent years.
