On World Nature Conservation Day, experts talk about climate change: “It’s now or never”

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

Schools submerged, studies take a hit

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

Delhi to introduce new tree pruning guidelines

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

When man became animal’s best friend

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

Yamuna flows below danger mark, rainfall raises concerns

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

Waterlogging in several areas as heavy rains lash Delhi, more showers expected

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

Municipalities need to be empowered: Urban planning expert

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

Life in choppy waters

Whatever they saved over the years through perseverance and hard labour was washed away in an instant, say flood-affected people