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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
LG, AAP trade barbs over Delhi flood preparations
The blame game over flooding in different parts of the Capital over the last week in areas along the Yamuna continued
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 11:57 PM IST
Daily brief: Delhi L-G’s big claim on Kejriwal-led flood control panel
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on Jul 16, 2023 08:56 PM IST
Delhi schools to remain shut in areas bordering Yamuna till tomorrow
The schools affected due to the floods may arrange online classes, said a circular by the Directorate of Education (DoE).
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 10:59 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
Ganga nears danger mark in Haridwar, rafting activities shut in Rishikesh
The development comes two days after the arrival of southwest monsoons and heavy downpour.
Updated on Jun 26, 2023 05:51 PM IST
As monsoon nears, Chandigarh MC forms teams to tackle water logging
Sharing details, MC commissioner Anindita Mitra said, “MC has already cleaned 95% of all blocked road gullies in Chandigarh.”
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 03:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
‘Govt is not running Zomato’: Official tells flood-hit locals in UP, draws flak
In a widely shared video, Ambedkar Nagar DM can be heard asking local people to fix a time so that the food can be prepared accordingly for distribution.
Updated on Oct 14, 2022 01:54 PM IST
Floods ravage Germany and Belgium; over 60 dead, dozens missing across Europe
Floods in Germany, Belgium, and other neighbouring European countries, has left scores of people and several dozen others missing as authorities continue battling climactic odds for the rescue operation
Published on Jul 16, 2021 09:58 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
Yamuna continues to flow near warning level in Delhi
Officials in the Delhi government’s Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department said that the level recorded Wednesday is below the warning mark at present and is likely to remain so unless a higher volume of water is released
Updated on Aug 26, 2020 12:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Funds for social services highlight Rajasthan budget
Gehlot said the government was dedicated to promoting a nirogi Rajasthan (healthy Rajasthan); farmers’ prosperity; the welfare of women, children and elderly; workers, students and youth; promoting education; improving availability of water and electricity and ensuring better roads; and improving skills.
Published on Feb 21, 2020 01:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Rajasthan | HT Correspondent
Govts can’t only blame climate change for floods | Opinion
While high intensity rainfall due to climate change has undeniably become the new normal, the cold reality is that the government and civic administrators cannot blame floods only on climate change.
Updated on Aug 12, 2019 01:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Abhay Vaidya
Builders get serious about flood control, as rainfall patterns change
Developers are making percolation tanks and runoff systems part of their initial blueprints, to prevent flooding.
Published on Aug 03, 2019 07:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Disaster management: India is not completely ready
Disaster management plans exist on paper, but implementation remains a challenge
Updated on Sep 03, 2018 01:24 PM IST
Eilia Jafar
Flood warning in Delhi as Yamuna crosses danger mark, more rain forecast
The administration has deployed rescue boats for residents in the low-lying areas and floodplains. Safety advisory announcements were made on a speaker system. Quick Response Teams have been formed.
Updated on Jul 28, 2018 04:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Delhi issues year’s first flood warning as Haryana releases water in Yamuna, rescue boats on standby
According to the flood control and irrigation department, Haryana government released 1.36 lakh cusecs of water into the Yamuna on Thursday.
Updated on Jul 28, 2018 10:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Dam safety bill: a lot of focus on structural safety, but hardly much on operational aspects
The Bill provides for proper surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of all dams to ensure their safe functioning. It also envisages the establishment of a National Dam Safety Authority, a regulatory body to implement the policy, guidelines, and safety standards
Updated on Jul 12, 2018 11:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent