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MCD to de-silt covered South Delhi drains, NGT told
All 24 of Delhi’s major drains that end up in Yamuna come under I&FC department but it does not have expertise in cleaning covered drains
Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:27 AM IST
No sewage water to be discharged in Yamuna: Haryana CM
Reiterating Haryana’s commitment to clean the Yamuna River permanently, Saini also directed officials to investigate the functioning of six STPs in Masani Barrage in Rewari and ensure their maintenance.
Published on Mar 16, 2025 06:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Alert issued as Yamuna water level likely to cross warning mark in Delhi today
On July 13 last year, the Yamuna water level breached all previous records and reached an all-time peak of 208.66 metres way above the danger level submerging large swathes
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 11:05 AM IST
Delhi prepared to face flooding in Yamuna: Minister
Last year, incessant rainfall led to the Yamuna levels reaching the 208.66m mark on July 13 — far above the danger mark of 205.33m — leading to flooding in several parts of the city.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
What is the way forward for a developing Chennai vulnerable to flooding?
Long-term solutions lie in engineering water flow and re-urbanisation of a dense population that is living in Chennai’s low-lying areas, say experts.
Published on Dec 13, 2023 05:48 PM IST
