India, Sept. 2 -- The Faridabad district administration on Monday sounded a high alert for the next 24 hours over rising water level of the Yamuna and increased continuous discharge from the Hathnikund barrage, warning 14 villages of a risk of flooding.

Officials said the villages at highest risk include Basantpur, Kidawali, Lalpur, Mahawatpur, Rajpur Kalan, Tilori Khadar, Amipur, Chirsi, Manjhawali, Chandpur, Mothuka, Arua, Chhainsa, and Mohna. Singh warned that a situation similar to the devastating 2023 floods could not be ruled out.

Deputy commissioner (DC) Vikram Singh described the situation as "extremely sensitive" and urged residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate immediately. "We appeal to residents of these areas to evacuate ...