Delhi Floods as Yamuna Breaches Danger Mark; SC Directs ASI to Protect Mehrauli Monuments
Key Takeaways
- Yamuna River in Delhi breached danger mark (205.42m), causing widespread flooding and evacuations.
- Supreme Court directs ASI to protect monuments in Mehrauli Archaeological Complex.
- Medicine shortage hits Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, forcing patients to buy supplies.
- Delhi HC: Minor rape survivor to give birth after medical advice against termination.
- Delhi PWD to transform flyover areas into public spaces via PPP model.
Top Stories
Yamuna River in Delhi breaches danger mark, causing flooding.
On August 20, 2025, the Yamuna River in Delhi breached the danger mark, reaching 205.42 m at 10 pm, leading to widespread flooding. Authorities are evacuating residents from areas like Yamuna Bazaar and Mayur Vihar.
SC directs ASI to protect Mehrauli Archaeological Complex monuments.
On August 20, 2025, the Supreme Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to protect and supervise monuments in the Mehrauli Archaeological Complex, including Ashiq Allah Dargah and Chillagah of Baba Farid, due to demolition concerns.
Medicine shortage hits Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi.
In August 2025, several life-saving medicines and essential supplies have gone out of stock at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi, forcing patients to buy them from outside.
Delhi HC: Minor rape survivor to give birth after medical advice.
In August 2025, a 14-year-old minor rape survivor in Delhi, impregnated by a cousin, agreed to give birth after the Delhi High Court was consulted, following medical advice against termination due to health risks.
Delhi PWD to transform flyover areas into public spaces via PPP.
In August 2025, Delhi's PWD plans to transform neglected areas under flyovers into public spaces like play areas and gyms via a Public-Private Partnership model, covering over 93 flyovers.
Civic Updates
Delivery agents struggle through flooded Delhi streets amid rains.
A viral video shows Zomato and Blinkit delivery agents struggling through flooded Delhi streets amid heavy rains, sparking debate about their working conditions.
Delhi residents protest against relocating stray dogs.
On August 19, 2025, Delhi residents protested against the Supreme Court's order to relocate stray dogs, advocating for sterilization and vaccination instead.
Delhi HC criticizes AIIMS for delaying sewer line construction.
On August 19, 2025, the Delhi High Court criticized AIIMS for delaying the construction of a sewer line, causing sewage backflow in South Delhi, and ordered the Delhi Jal Board to begin work within 10 days.
Delhi Police trains 2,000 personnel on etiquette, communication.
On August 18, 2025, Delhi Police initiated a 15-day training program for 2,000 personnel to improve etiquette, communication skills, and adopt a service-oriented approach.
Crime Beat
Group booked for assaulting MCD workers over stray dogs in Rohini.
On August 18, 2025, a group was booked for allegedly assaulting MCD workers and vandalizing a dog-catching van in Rohini after the MCD team responded to complaints about stray dogs.
Delhi court sends SI to jail for failing to pay warrant fee.
On August 19, 2025, a Delhi court sent Sub-Inspector Sandeep Rawal to jail for refusing to pay Rs 10,000, the amount of a bailable warrant issued against him for not being present during a POCSO case.
Delhi Police files FIRs over stray dog relocation protests.
Delhi Police has lodged four FIRs in connection with protests against the Supreme Court order to relocate stray dogs, including charges of obstructing and assaulting police officers on August 19, 2025.
Families grieve after fire kills four at Delhi electronics shop.
On August 19, 2025, families gathered outside DDU Hospital, grieving the deaths of four staffers—Amandeep Kaur, Payal, Aayushi, and Ravi—in a fire at Mahajan Electronics in West Delhi’s Raja Nagar.
Delhi Politics Today
Delhi HC reserves order on MP Rashid's security cost waiver.
On August 19, 2025, the Delhi High Court reserved its order on Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid’s plea seeking a waiver on the Rs 1.5 lakh cost for his security and travel to attend Parliament while on custody parole since 2019.
Delhi HC to hear plea for allotting government housing to Kejriwal.
On August 18, 2025, Hindustan Times reported that the Delhi HC will hear a plea for allotting government accommodation to Arvind Kejriwal on August 25.
Delhi Bar opposes video evidence, demands order withdrawal.
On August 19, 2025, Delhi Bar associations demanded the government withdraw an order issued by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena within 48 hours, which allows Delhi Police to present evidence via video conference.
AAP slams education bill regulating private school fees.
AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the new education bill regulating private school fees, calling it 'against middle-class families' and launched a campaign against the law on August 19, 2025.
Development Updates
Delhi to retire all CNG buses by August 2031.
Delhi plans to retire all 2,743 CNG buses, including DTC and Cluster buses, by August 2031, with older DTC buses phased out by 2026-27.
Education Insights
Delhi's CM Shri Schools receive 50,000+ applications in days.
As of August 19, 2025, Delhi's newly launched CM Shri Schools received over 50,000 applications within days of opening, with significant interest in Classes 6, 7, and 8.
Delhi seeks agencies to professionalize school-level events.
The Delhi government has invited bids from event management agencies to professionalize school-level events and large-scale educational programs in the capital in August 2025.
Weather Watch
Delhi: Hot, humid weather; AQI satisfactory on August 18.
On August 18, 2025, Delhi experienced hot and humid weather with a maximum temperature of 34.9 degrees Celsius and a satisfactory air quality index (AQI) of 76.
Delhi: Overcast skies, light rain, satisfactory AQI on August 20.
On August 20, 2025, Delhi experienced overcast skies with light rain, maintaining a satisfactory Air Quality Index (AQI) of 89, and has received 258.8 mm of rainfall in August.