Yamuna river

As Yamuna continues to swell in Delhi, schools shut in areas inundated with flood

As Yamuna continues to swell in Delhi, schools shut in areas inundated with flood

The water level in Yamuna was 208.48 metres at 8 am today, flooding nearby streets and public and private infrastructure

July 13, 2023

It’s pouring misery

Rains in the Capital have inconvenienced many but the marginalised, especially those whose houses were demolished recently, are the worst…

July 13, 2023

As ammonia level rises in Yamuna river, experts speak of its ills

Last week, Delhi Water Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the city government has decided to scale up a project to…

April 11, 2023

Yamuna redevelopment plan evokes nostalgia in some, concern among others

The beautification project of the Yamuna riverfront at Shastri Park is a hit among Delhiites, but for slum dwellers, the…

March 25, 2023

Yamuna water level starts dropping but still above danger mark

A swollen Yamuna flooded low-lying areas along the riverbanks in Delhi on Tuesday, prompting authorities to evacuate around 6,500 people…

September 28, 2022

Unsung heroes: Divers who rescue people from the wrath of rivers

Over 100 lives have been taken away so far this year in river-related tragedies, including floods. Patriot turns the spotlight…

September 17, 2022

929 vehicles fined for dumping on Yamuna floodplains

The Delhi Development Authority (DDMA) imposed a fine of Rs 2.41 crore on 929 vehicles over the last four years…

February 2, 2022

Delhi govt installs bamboo nets, sprinkles water to remove froth from Yamuna

A day after the Delhi government deployed 15 boats in River Yamuna to remove froth at Kalindi Kunj, civic agencies…

November 10, 2021

Yamuna river breaches ‘danger mark’; alert issued

The Delhi administration on Friday sounded a flood alert and expedited efforts to evacuate people living in the Yamuna flood…

July 30, 2021