River Yamuna

Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 | Last Update : 03:31 PM IST

In 2019, the flow rate had peaked at 8.28 lakh cusecs on August 18 and 19, and the water level in the Yamuna had touched 206.60 metres. (PTI file image)

Delhi: Water levels in Yamuna rise after heavy rains in catchment areas

The administration had sounded an alert in the low-lying areas close to the river floodplains and the situation is being monitored

29 Jul 2021 1:41 PM

People enjoy bathing in the flooded Yamuna on Tuesday. (Photo: PRITAM BANDYOPADHYAY)

Yamuna crosses danger mark, may rise further

Many people living adjacent to the river and low lying areas continued to shift to safer areas.

21 Aug 2019 5:57 AM

The study, conducted on the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), said that the samples were collected from three East Delhi locations to check the status of metal concentration in seven vegetables—cabbage, cauliflower, radish, brinjal, coriander, fenugreek, and spinach. (Photo: PTI/File)

Heavy metal toxicity level found in veggies grown on Yamuna floodplains

The report found the maximum level of lead contamination in coriander collected from Geeta Colony.

29 Jul 2019 6:51 AM

The climatic miracle here makes the whole colony seem five degrees cooler than the rest of Delhi.

Little Tibet

In the heart of Delhi, one can gorge on sumptious Tibetan delicacies at Majnu ka Tilla.

24 May 2019 12:15 AM

The team, which has been working on the Yamuna in Delhi for about 18 months, has collected close to 300,000 data points after conducting over 225 experiments across 11 locations.

Scientists sail on boat to map Yamuna pollution hotspots

For the Yamuna, the heat map suggests that dissolved oxygen level is below 2, way less than the normal levels.

03 Apr 2019 1:39 AM

A sadhu walks the stretch at Okhla Bird Sanctuary. It attracts migratory birds even though their numbers are dwindling due to a larger human footprint.

Scouting for green cover

Nature is known to regenerate and look after itself if left untouched by humans.

20 Mar 2019 1:14 AM

Kapil: Lack of will to clean Yamuna

Central government has been delaying the revitalisation project for cleaning and rejuvenating Yamuna River.

11 Nov 2018 1:16 AM

As city stares at water crisis, CM reaches out to L-G, Khattar

Kejriwal urges Baijal to take up matter with Modi, Gadkari.

18 May 2018 4:42 AM

The Delhi Jal Board has alleged that Haryana has reduced the supply of Yamuna water by one-third to the national capital, leading to a grave water crisis. (Photo: File)

'People are dying, but no sense of urgency', SC to Delhi, Haryana chief secretaries over water woes

The top court has ordered senior officials of the two state governments to appear before it in person on April 23.

19 Apr 2018 1:37 PM

From rescuers to treasure hunters, divers play many roles

Every day men play the treasure hunt game in the holy river, praying to find something worth selling.

24 Jul 2017 1:34 AM

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday issued contempt notice to the Art of Living foundation's Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on a plea against him for blaming the Centre and the panel for damaging Yamuna floodplains. (Photo: File)

NGT issues contempt notice to AOL's Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Activist Manoj Misra's plea sought action against Ravi Shankar and said his remarks interfered with free and fair dispensation of justice.

27 Apr 2017 1:40 PM

U'khand court gives Ganges, Yamuna same rights as a human

The move means that if anyone harms or pollutes the rivers, the law would view it as no different from harming a person.

21 Mar 2017 3:04 PM

The DJB had come out with the project in 2015 and proposed six locations for setting up sewage treatment plants (STPs). (Representational image)

DJB plan on sewage water treatment to get fresh push

This time, the DJB is going ahead with some modifications.

25 Feb 2017 7:12 AM

‘SPV’ suggested to clean Yamuna

An IIT report on pollution has recommended controlling dust through vacuum cleaning.

21 Dec 2016 3:17 AM

NGT puts Centre, Delhi on notice over toxic Yamuna

Storm water drainage is the process of releasing excess water from streets, sidewalks, roofs, buildings and other areas.

08 Dec 2016 3:20 AM

NGT: Only English to be used in proceedings

The religious grouping had approached the tribunal in 2015 against pollution caused in River Yamuna due to slaughtering of cattle.

28 Nov 2016 3:05 AM

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