Mindless planting of trees along the Yamuna floodplains is neither helping the ecology not the environment, say experts

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Experts who have been working in the field of conservation of the fast-disappearing flora and fauna say conserving forests and biodiversity must rank high on the priority lists of the governments as well as the common people

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Centres of education in Yamuna Khadar meant to help underprivileged government school students, have been badly hit by the floods, impacting children’s education

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Currently, the city government’s guidelines allow the regular pruning of tree branches with a girth up to 15.7 cm without seeking permission from the tree officer

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Victims of Yamuna floods have a special bond with animals. As the high water-level rendered the animals homeless, the locals were ready to risk their lives to save them

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According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) stood at 205.09 metres at 9 am

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The India Meteorological Department expects moderate rain in the region till July 27 and has issued a yellow alert

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Devashish Dhar, an urban planner and ex-public policy specialist at Niti aayog, says failure to preserve natural water bodies, concretisation, as well as poor drainage system are causing massive flooding in major cities like Delhi

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