Yamuna river

Yamuna and Betwa rivers' water level rises; 3000 people shifted to shelter camps

Water levels of the Yamuna and Betwa rivers in the Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh have increased, which is creating a flood-like situation in the area. 

 

Aug 28, 2022, 14:46 PM IST

Yamuna breaches danger mark again in Delhi, water level likely to rise further

The Yamuna river had also breached the danger mark on Friday following heavy rains in the upper catchment areas, prompting authorities to evacuate around 7,000 people from low-lying areas. 

Aug 17, 2022, 12:24 PM IST

Yamuna river flowing above danger mark in Delhi

People living in low-lying areas are trying to avoid floods as the water level of Yamuna river approaches the danger mark in Delhi, while the water level of Yamuna river on the old railway bridge is still standing at 205.97 meters. Although the administration is taking all necessary steps to deal with this problem.

Aug 13, 2022, 14:30 PM IST

Yamuna water level reaches near danger mark in Delhi

The water level of Yamuna has started rising rapidly in Delhi. The water level has reached very close to the danger mark and due to this the risk of flooding in low-lying areas is also increasing.

Aug 12, 2022, 21:12 PM IST

Boat capsizes in Yamuna river in UP's Banda

A boat sank in the Yamuna river in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. Four people died in this accident, while at least 20 others are missing.

Aug 12, 2022, 10:46 AM IST

Delhi water crisis: Water level in Yamuna lowest since 1965, supply to be hit again today

Delhi water crisis: The water level in the Wazirabad pond stood at 666.8 feet, the lowest since 1965, as against the normal of 674.5 feet.

Jun 30, 2022, 09:14 AM IST

Delhi water crisis: BJP leaders meet Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, seek supply

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also on Friday had urged Haryana to release water in the Yamuna River that had dried up.

Jun 12, 2022, 13:55 PM IST

Delhi water shortage: Jal Board calls city's water crisis severe, urges Haryana to help

Delhi water crisis: "Haryana government should provide water on humanitarian grounds to quench the thirst of Delhiites," said Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Vice-Chairman Saurabh Bharadwaj.

Jun 12, 2022, 06:48 AM IST

DNA: How were illegal buildings built where one cannot keep a brick?

Judges, politicians and senior police officers also pass by the flyover connecting Delhi to Noida. But despite this, no one questioned the encroachment on Yamuna.

Jun 09, 2022, 00:34 AM IST

DNA: Encroachment in the middle of the Yamuna in Delhi

Encroachment on the Yamuna river continues in Delhi amid stringent laws. Hundreds of multi-storey buildings built in this area in the last 10 years raise serious questions.

Jun 09, 2022, 00:24 AM IST

Delhi striving to treat all waste water before it enters Yamuna: CM Arvind Kejriwal

The fully automatic STP can treat 70 million gallons of wastewater a day and is currently undergoing a trial run.

Jun 01, 2022, 16:50 PM IST

Delhi: Parts of national capital to be hit by water shortage, check areas here

Delhi water crisis: The Delhi Jal Board stated that they are planning to supply water in low pressure until a solution is found.

May 22, 2022, 07:03 AM IST

Tug of War: 'Haryana not releasing our share of water' says Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain; Haryana CM denies

Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain accused Haryana of withholding water from the national capital while it faces a water crisis.

May 18, 2022, 11:09 AM IST

Amid heatwave in Delhi, water level in Yamuna goes down; DJB asks Haryana to ramp up supply

Following a drop of around two feet of water, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has reportedly written to Haryana and requested to release more water. This was a second SOS sent by DJB to the Haryana Irrigation department in a week, reports claimed.

May 04, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

Delhi Pollution: CM Kejriwal sets deadline to clean Yamuna river

Speaking at the press conference, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern over the pollution of the Yamuna river. CM Kejriwal said that he will get Yamuna cleaned by the next elections.

Nov 18, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Why is Yamuna dirty even after spending crores?

The festival of Chhath is being celebrated in the country, but the politics on Chhath puja intensified in Delhi due to the pollution of the Yamuna river. Today the issue of debate in 'Taal Thok Ke' - Why is Yamuna dirty even after spending crores?

Nov 10, 2021, 20:16 PM IST

Bad condition of Yamuna river on Chhath Puja

Pollution in the Yamuna river of Delhi is at an alarming level in the capital of Delhi. Poison has dissolved in the air as well as in the water. Toxic foam has started appearing due to pollution in the Yamuna river. But due to pollution in Delhi, devotees are forced to take baths in dirty water. Devotees are taking a bath in the polluted Yamuna water.

Nov 10, 2021, 17:10 PM IST

Delhi govt deploys 15 boats to remove froth from Yamuna with ropes

"Fifteen teams have been deployed to remove the foam in the river. The exercise will continue till the current frothing episode comes to an end," a Delhi govt official said. 

Nov 10, 2021, 10:05 AM IST

Delhi govt deploys boats to remove foam from Yamuna ahead of Chhath Puja

Delhi government on Tuesday (November 9) deployed 15 boats to remove the foam in the Yamuna river. An official, however, termed it a "temporary" measure.

Nov 09, 2021, 23:12 PM IST

Pollution in Delhi's Yamuna river reaches alarming levels

Pollution in the Yamuna river of Delhi is at an alarming level in the capital of Delhi. Poison has dissolved in the air as well as in the water. Toxic foam has started appearing due to pollution in the Yamuna river. But due to pollution in Delhi, devotees are forced to take baths in dirty water. Devotees are taking a bath in the polluted Yamuna water.

Nov 09, 2021, 11:48 AM IST