Yamuna

Patriot Bureau -July 11, 2023

Delhi on high alert as Yamuna crosses danger mark, evacuation begins

Delhi on high alert as Yamuna crosses danger mark, evacuation begins

According to officials, nearly 7,500 people have been evacuated and shifted to camps so far by the Delhi government; in many places people have themselves erected tents on the higher grounds and shifted to them to avoid rising waters

Patriot Bureau -April 3, 2023

Ammonia levels in Yamuna shoot up, may hit drinking water supply in Delhi

Ammonia levels in Yamuna shoot up, may hit drinking water supply in Delhi

Ammonia levels in Yamuna may affect water supply: Delhi Jal Board

Rohan Chauhan -March 24, 2023

Yamuna redevelopment plan evokes nostalgia in some, concern among others

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 plan offers little to no hope

Patriot Bureau -January 21, 2023

Ensure environmental flow in Yamuna through inter-state coordination: LG-headed panel

Ensure environmental flow in Yamuna through inter-state coordination: LG-headed panel

Multiple reports submitted by the DPCC to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry have highlighted that the river cannot become fit for bathing in the absence of a minimum environment flow.

Patriot Bureau -September 28, 2022

Yamuna water level starts dropping but still above danger mark

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 and suspend rail traffic movement on the Old Yamuna Bridge

Rohan Chauhan -September 19, 2022

Rescue divers save 2 lives, urge the youth to not venture into Yamuna

Rescue divers save 2 lives, urge the youth to not venture into Yamuna

Prem Prajapati (20) and Sachin (23), residents of the Barola sector 49, were rescued from Kalindi Kunj and are currently out of danger

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -August 23, 2022

A river runs through their homes

A river runs through their homes

For those who call the Yamuna river bank home, life is never easy. They have no access to clean drinking water or electricity and are frequently visited by bulldozers. This monsoon, the moderate flooding has made life even harder

Patriot Bureau -August 18, 2022

DCW studying ‘most pathetic’ conditions of Pak Hindu women refugees in Majnu ka Tila

DCW studying ‘most pathetic’ conditions of Pak Hindu women refugees in Majnu ka Tila

With lack of housing and sanitation facilities, the refugees are living in the “most pathetic” conditions, said DCW, who seeks rehabilitation for these women