Yamuna River: News
₹1,645cr project to connect Yamuna Expressway with Delhi-Agra highway approved
The Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad's ₹1,645 crore project to connect the Yamuna Expressway (Noida-Agra) and the Delhi-Agra National Highway in Mathura has been approved by the central government.
Yamuna's life-sustaining capacity nearly non-existent in Delhi: Parliamentary panel report
A report by a parliamentary panel has found that the Yamuna river is almost lifeless in its Delhi stretch.
Delhi government plans solar-powered ferry service on Yamuna
The Delhi government has announced plans to launch a ferry and cruise service along a 7-8km stretch of the Yamuna River.
'Expect change in Yamuna's state with new Delhi government': SC
The Supreme Court of India has indicated that the recent political change in Delhi may finally put an end to the long-standing disputes over the Yamuna River.
You might soon avail water taxis on Yamuna in Delhi
The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) has proposed an innovative Yamuna water taxi project in Delhi.
Ammonia level rises in Yamuna, may hit water supply
The ammonia concentration in the Yamuna River has shot up to nearly 8 parts per million (ppm) in the last two days.
FIR filed against Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Delhi polls
An FIR has been filed against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and unidentified members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Shahabad over his allegations that Haryana is poisoning the Yamuna waters.
Yamuna 'poisoning' row: Kejriwal claims victory, says ammonia levels dipped
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced a drastic reduction in the ammonia levels of the Yamuna River after his party raised the issue with the Election Commission of India (ECI).
'ECI doing politics because its chief wants job post-retirement': Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has launched a scathing attack on Election Commission of India (ECI) and its chief Rajiv Kumar.
'Factually incorrect...': DJB CEO dismisses Kejriwal's 'poison in Yamuna' claim
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) CEO Shilpa Shinde has denied Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal's allegations of the Haryana government "poisoning" the Yamuna River.
'Delivered what we promised...': Raghav Chadha defends AAP's Delhi record
With Delhi Assembly elections just around the corner, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are intensifying their campaigns.
Ammonia levels in Yamuna up, Delhi braces for water shortage
Several parts of Delhi are facing an acute water crisis due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna River.
Kejriwal admits to not fulfilling 3 major promises from 2020
Ahead of the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has admitted that he failed to deliver on three major promises made in the 2020 elections.
Ganga water in Haridwar 'B' class, unfit for drinking: Report
The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB) has classified the Ganga river water in Haridwar as "B" class, meaning it is unfit for consumption but safe for bathing.
Delhi's air quality improves slightly, still 'very poor'
After a week of severe pollution, Delhi's air quality has improved slightly.
'Harmful...': Delhi HC refuses Chhath Puja at Yamuna river bank
The Delhi High Court has refused permission for Chhath Puja rituals at the Yamuna river bank in Geeta Colony, citing severe pollution.
Yamuna pollution triggers water crisis in Delhi; Lutyens' among affected
At least 27 prime locations in Delhi, including the Lutyens', are facing limited access to water due to the pollution crisis in the Yamuna River.
Delhi BJP chief hospitalized after dip in Yamuna
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva was hospitalized on Saturday, nearly 48 hours after he took a dip in the heavily polluted Yamuna River.
How dangerous are the white foam floating in Yamuna river
A thick coating of foam has returned to parts of the Yamuna River as Delhi battles an acrid haze that has descended over the city.
Delhi government sets up 24/7 flood control room for monsoon
The Delhi government has set up a 24/7 flood control room to monitor the water levels of the Yamuna river during the monsoon season.
Sanjay Singh seeks INDIA bloc support amid Delhi water crisis
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called on the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance for assistance in securing Delhi's water share from Haryana.
Amid Delhi water crisis, CM Kejriwal's message to AAP MLAs
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently lodged in Tihar jail, has instructed all Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs to go to their areas and try to solve the water shortage problem.
Delhi crisis: Himachal tells SC it doesn't have surplus water
The Supreme Court on Thursday instructed the Delhi government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) for water supply after Himachal Pradesh reversed its stance, claiming it lacks the surplus 136 cusecs of water to supply to the national capital.
Delhi water shortage: SC directs Himachal to release surplus water
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137cusecs of surplus water on Friday to alleviate Delhi's ongoing water shortage.
Naga sadhus detached from world; cannot seek property rights: HC
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Naga sadhus are ordained to live a life of detachment, and demanding property rights in their names contradicts their beliefs and practices.
Taj Mahal turning green due to insect droppings
The iconic Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is facing a peculiar issue as its stunning white exterior is turning green due to droppings from an insect called Goeldichironomus.
Weather update: IMD issues fresh alerts for Gujarat, Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh alert for some parts of the country amid the monsoon fury.
Delhi on high alert as Yamuna breaches danger mark again
The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi once again breached the danger mark on Sunday after a surge in discharge from Haryana's Hathni Kund Barrage into the river amid heavy downpours in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Flood-like situation in Gujarat, Maharashtra; lightning kills 2 in MP
Heavy rains triggered flood-like situations in several states and union territories, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday.
Weather update: Orange alert in Himachal, cloudburst reported in Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an "orange" alert for Himachal Pradesh on Saturday and predicted heavy to very heavy rains in some parts of the state.
First time in 45 years: Floodwater submerges Taj Mahal garden
Severe floods are currently ravaging northern India, causing havoc in the region.
IMD forecast heavy rains in Mumbai; Yamuna River breaches again
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and its adjoining suburbs, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall on Wednesday.
Delhi floods: Yamuna rises again, causing panic; some schools shut
The Yamuna River water level started rising again on Monday, triggering panic among residents in Delhi's submerged areas.
Don't blame others: Assam CM taunts Kejriwal over Delhi floods
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday took a dig at his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal over the flood situation in the national capital.
Delhi: More rain forecasted today, Yamuna remains over 'danger' mark
To add to the current flood woes, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that Delhi will likely receive light to moderate rains and thundershowers on Sunday.
Delhi floods: AAP government ignored warnings, rain forecast, says report
Amid the unprecedented flood situation in Delhi, official documents allegedly revealed that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, ignored the flood and rainfall forecast issued in May, Times Now reported.
Delhi floods: Thousands left homeless, grappling with uncertain future
Following the recent floods that wrecked devastation in several parts of the national capital, Delhi, a grim reality has surfaced.
Delhi floods: IMD predicts heavy rain in North India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further rainfall in parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, which could deteriorate the flood-like situation in the national capital.
Rain forecast puts Delhi, Faridabad on alert amid Yamuna floods
The water level in the Yamuna River, which was expected to recede from Thursday evening, remained at 208.46m at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge at 6:00am on Friday.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why Delhi is flooded despite no rainfall
Despite not receiving any rainfall in the last few days, Delhi is facing floods due to an unprecedented spate in the Yamuna River.
Delhi floods: Drinking water problem likely as treatment plants shut
Delhi may face a drinking water problem as the government shut down the water treatment plants in Chandrawal, Okhla, and Wazirabad on Thursday, prompted by the water from the Yamuna River flooding the city.
Delhi floods: Yamuna level to peak at 3pm, warns Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) head Arvind Kejriwal warned on Thursday that the Yamuna River's water level would reach its peak by around 3-4:00pm. It would recede after that, he said, citing a report from the Central Water Commission (CWC).
Yamuna water level at all-time high, flooding near Kejriwal's residence
The water in the Yamuna River rose to an unprecedented level on Wednesday, crossing the 208m-mark and reached 208.46m on Thursday morning as Haryana released more water into the river.
Delhi flood: Kejriwal tells people in low-lying areas to evacuate
Amid a flood scare in Delhi with the Yamuna River water level breaching the danger mark, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked the people in low-lying areas to evacuate on Wednesday.
Delhi stares at flood: Yamuna water level nears all-time high
The likelihood of a flood in Delhi increased as the water level of the Yamuna River at the Old Railway Bridge reached 207.18m in the early hours of Wednesday.
Delhi: Yamuna just 1 meter away from breaching flood mark
The Yamuna River in Delhi breached the 205.33m danger mark and was flowing at 206.32m at 8:00am on Tuesday, raising fears of floods in the national capital.
Delhi under flood alert, heavy rainfall kills 22 across states
Following incessant rainfall in northwest India over the weekend, the Delhi government issued a flood alert on Sunday after Haryana released over one lakh cusecs of water in the Yamuna River.
Delhi: Water crisis deepens in several parts; UT blames Haryana
Delhi is in the throes of a water crisis in the midst of a heatwave.
Delhi: Water levels in Yamuna rise after heavy rains
The water level in the Yamuna in Delhi on Thursday rose to 203.37 meters, close to the warning mark of 204.50 meters after heavy rains in the upper catchment areas of the river, officials said.
Amid peak summer, Delhi to likely face water scarcity
The water supply in parts of Delhi is expected to be hit from Sunday due to the accumulation of algae in three water treatment plants and the high levels of ammonia in the Yamuna river.
Yamuna water quality in Delhi improved during lockdown: Government
The water quality of the Yamuna in Delhi improved during the lockdown due to the stoppage of industrial effluent discharge, availability of more water for dilution, and absence of polluting human activities, the government told Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Frothing in Yamuna: Delhi Government prepares nine-point action plan
The Delhi Government has prepared a nine-point action plan to prevent frothing in the Yamuna due to the discharge of untreated sewage in the river.
Delhi: Yamuna nears danger-mark, flood alert issued, government starts preparations
A flood alert was issued for low-lying areas along the banks of the Yamuna in Delhi today, as the river neared its danger mark.
Agra citizens launch massive drive to rid Yamuna of garbage
Agra citizens, including young boys and girls, Sunday launched a massive cleanliness drive to rid the Yamuna river of garbage dumped in it.
Delhi-govt fined Rs. 50cr for inaction against steel pickling units
The National Green Tribunal yesterday fined Delhi government Rs. 50cr for not taking action against steel pickling units in residential areas as they fall under the prohibited list of industrial activity.
Yamuna continues to swell: Delhi government restarts evacuation, rescues 600
As water level in Yamuna touched 205.72m crossing the 'danger mark' at 204.83m, Delhi government had to start evacuating people again on Wednesday.
#NorthIndiaRains: 12 killed in UP; Yamuna flowing above danger mark
Torrential rains continued to batter parts of north India today, with worst-hit Uttar Pradesh recording 12 rain-related deaths and waters of the Yamuna flowing above the danger mark in the national capital.
Yamuna swells amid heavy rains,flood warnings issued in Delhi, Haryana
The Yamuna has swollen after days of heavy rains resulting in steep rise of water-level at Haryana's Hathnikund barrage, which crossed 1.36L cusecs yesterday morning.
Ghaziabad: NEET qualifier held with cousin's body stuffed in suitcase
A Ghaziabad-duo was caught red-handed as they were about to dump a suitcase, which had a sliced-up human body stuffed inside, in the Yamuna River Sunday.
Delhi residents face water shortage problem as ammonia level spikes
Residents of different parts of Delhi have been facing water shortage problems for the past nine days.
Delhi: Chased by 'power thieves', engineer dies in car crash
While escaping the mob armed with rods at Jhuljhuli village, a BSES engineer was killed and his four colleagues were injured as their car crashed into a tree near Najafgarh.