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

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.

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

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

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

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

Yamuna water level recedes briefly as Delhi govt continues evacuation drive

The water level on the Yamuna river in the national capital receded slightly but was still above the warning mark of 204.5 metres, officials said on Thursday

Yamuna crosses warning level again in Delhi, 7,000 evacuated already; river likely to swell further

The Delhi flood control room reported a discharge rate of around 14,000 cusecs from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana's Yamuna Nagar at 6 am on Wednesday. It was 19,745 cusecs at 7 pm on Tuesday.