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Where the Yamuna still has signs of life

In this series, HT takes a look at the complicated relationship that the Capital shares with the Yamuna as it journeys through the city.

A fisherman casts his net in the Yamuna at Sur Ghat. The spot near the Wazirabad Barrage is the last point where fishes are found in the river. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 18, 2025 09:04 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, Paras Singh

Palla: The first, untarnished stretch of Yamuna in Delhi

Nestled at the tri-junction of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, Palla village marks the Yamuna’s entry into Delhi

Marigold flower cultivation on the banks of the Yamuna near Palla on February 24. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 17, 2025 12:14 AM IST

ByParas Singh, Jasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi: Yamuna water worsens, faecal coliform 6,400 times safe level

Water quality in Delhi's Yamuna worsens, with faecal coliform levels soaring to 16 million units/100ml, highlighting ongoing sewage pollution issues

Toxic foam floats on the Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi on March 5. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 14, 2025 04:09 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Amit Sadh: Old Delhi is like a planet in itself; it's stuck in a time space

Bollywood actor Amit Sadh – on a recent visit to his janam bhumi, Delhi – explores Old Delhi's eternal charm over a cup of chai and a plate of nihari.

Actor Amit Sadh breathes in fresh, cool air at the Yamuna river during Delhi's spring season. (Photo: Vineet Vohra)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 08:07 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Jhuggi union moves Delhi HC to halt further demolition at Dhobi Ghat

Advocate Katju urged the court to immediately list the matter, asserting that residents were apprehensive of further demolition

The court said that it would list the matter for March 6. (Representative photo/HT Archive)

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi HC junks plea against slum demolition in Yamuna floodplain, imposes costs

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Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:29 PM IST

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LG tells Atishi to ‘act in public interest’ over Delhi Yamuna row

The LG said that as a person holding a constitutional position, she should heed the interests of the public and maintain decorum.

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Published on Jan 29, 2025 06:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Yamuna congestion impaired 2023 Delhi floods forecast: Centre to NGT

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Updated on Jan 08, 2025 04:22 PM IST

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'It's not shampoo': Woman washes hair with toxic foam in Yamuna, shocks internet

Devotees ignore toxic warnings at Yamuna during Chhath Puja festival, bathing in contaminated water despite health risks.

In a viral video, a woman was seen bathing in the Yamuna even as a toxic foam floating around her.(X/@mrjethwani_)

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Published on Nov 08, 2024 03:18 PM IST

ByMuskaan Sharma

NGT seeks progress report on charting Hindon floodplain zones in GB Nagar, Ghaziabad

The petition in NGT has contended that the floodplains are not marked out and have no defined physical boundaries at present, which made encroachments rampant

The NCR districts that have floodplains of river Hindon are severely affected by encroachments in the form of residential settlements. These not only prove risky for residents but also affects the river’s recharge system besides narrowing its floodplain zones, said environmentalists. (HT Archive)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad

Delhi pollution: AAP govt plans drone surveillance of 13 hotspots | Top updates

Delhi pollution: Due to higher pollution levels than normal in Delhi's 13 hotspots, the government has decided to monitor these areas using drones.

A woman wears a mask to shield herself from rising pollutants during winter. (HT Archive) (File)

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Updated on Oct 25, 2024 05:47 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘Instead of making excuses…': Delhi LG's veiled jibe at AAP over Yamuna froth

Delhi pollution: The national capital is grappling with air pollution in the festive season.

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena shared pictures of toxic froth in Yamuna on his X handle.(X/Delhi LG)

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Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:05 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Yamuna river covered in toxic froth ahead of Chhath Puja, netizens react

Toxic white foam has been seen floating on parts of the River Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj because of pollution

People at the Yamuna bank as toxic foam floats on the surface of the polluted Yamuna river(PTI)

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Published on Oct 19, 2024 02:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Noida police issue flood alert to people on Yamuna floodplains, ask them to relocate

According to Manish Mishra, additional deputy commissioner of police, the precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety of individuals and minimize potential risks associated with flooding

Keeping in mind the floods of last year, Noida police issued the alert on Wednesday, to minimise risk to life. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2024 05:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Noida

Noida to build 35km elevated road along the Yamuna to Greater Noida

The new road will not only decongest the existing Noida-Greater Noida Expressway but also seamlessly connect Jewar airport with Noida

The authority officials on Wednesday discussed the project details with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Uttar Pradesh irrigation department in a meeting held in Delhi to expedite work on this project. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 30, 2023 05:50 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput, Noida

Stay away from Yamuna, appeals SSP Mathura

Despite the river being in spate, people are gathering at Gokul Barrage and other bridges across the Yamuna for taking selfies. On Saturday, a youth lost his life on the railway bridge. Onlookers said that the youth, yet to be identified, was busy taking selfie which might have caused the tragic incident.

The water level in the Yamuna crossed danger mark in Mathura and alert level in Agra on Wednesday, for the second time in a month. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Jul 30, 2023 12:47 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi Yamuna river breaches danger mark again; flood anticipated: Top updates

Delhi floods: The update also warned that it is expected for the river to breach 206m by 4pm on Sunday.

Delhi government has been on high alert due to the discharge of over 2 lakh cusecs of water from the barrage(ANI)

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Updated on Jul 23, 2023 11:39 AM IST

ByShobhit Gupta

Yamuna inching towards danger level in Mathura

Commissioner, Agra division Amit Gupta reached Mathura on Friday and visited KC Ghat and ‘parikrama marg’ in Vrindavan to assess the impact of the rising water. He gave directions for suitable measures in case there was flood.

Police official reviewing the situation on the bank of river Yamuna in Mathura on Friday. (HT)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2023 12:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Water supply to be hit as 3 plants shut; Yamuna Bank Metro station closed

Areas near Red Fort, ITO, Kashmiri Gate, Central Secretariat, Civil Lines among others were flooded leaving trucks, vehicles and people stranded in water.

NDRF personnel resuce a livestock at flood-hit at Nigam Bodh Ghat as the swollen Yamuna river floods low-lying areas, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 13, 2023. (PTI)

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Published on Jul 13, 2023 01:24 PM IST

BySanskriti Falor

Delhi Traffic Police Advisory: Roads to avoid as Yamuna flood water enters city

The water level of Delhi's Yamuna river reached 208.46m on Thursday morning, a day after the river breached the all-time high record of 207.49m.

A woman prepares food on the roof of her flooded house after a rise in the water level of river Yamuna in New Delhi, India, July 12, 2023. (Reuters)

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Updated on Jul 13, 2023 02:05 PM IST

BySanskriti Falor

Yamuna level rises by almost 2 metres in Noida, district administration issues alert

According to officials from the irrigation department, the downstream level of the Yamuna at the Okhla Barrage was recorded at 199.85m at 5pm Wednesday, which is 1.85m higher than Tuesday’s level recorded at the same time

The district fire department rescued over 300 cattle from several private cowsheds located on the floodplains in Chaprauli and Mangrauli villages of Sector 168 in Noida, officials said, (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2023 11:57 PM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

Delhi's latest flood forecast: Yamuna to be at peak flow tomorrow morning

Yamuna water level updates: The River in Delhi is expected to reach its peak flow on Thursday. Authorities are making efforts to handle the flood situation.

People from low-lying areas around the Yamuna River wade through floodwaters of the swollen river while relocating to a safer place, in New Delhi, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. (PTI Photo)(PTI07_12_2023_000260B)(PTI)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2023 11:09 PM IST

BySingh Rahul Sunilkumar

Yamuna water level at all-time high, people share videos on Twitter

Yamuna river reached an all-time high level due to heavy rains. Since the water levels started to rise, many have shared visuals of the river on Twitter.

Swollen Yamuna river floods low-lying areas after heavy monsoon rain, in New Delhi, Wednesday. The low-lying flood prone areas near the river in Delhi are inhabited by around 41,000 people.(PTI)

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Published on Jul 12, 2023 07:16 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

Kejriwal's appeal as Yamuna water enters Delhi roads: ‘there will be no time…’

Further Kejriwal asked people to not click selfies or take videos of the flooded Yamuna as it could be dangerous.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during the press conference after the emergency meeting on Delhi Rainfall /waterlogged Yamuna Flood situation on Monday, (Photo by Raj K Raj/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2023 06:34 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Yamuna water levels cross record high amid floods in Delhi. What happened?

Around 41,000 people live in low lying areas, which are prone to flooding, around the Yamuna in Delhi.

Residents carry their belongings on rickshaws through a street flooded with the rising water level of river Yamuna after heavy monsoon rains in New Delhi.(Reuters)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2023 04:17 PM IST

BySanskriti Falor

Discharge of water in Yamuna: Agra starts preparations in case there is flood

In Agra, preparations are on to meet a possible flood-like situation as three lakh cusec water discharged from Tajewala Barrage is expected to reach here by July 14.

Flooded Yamuna touching wall of Taj Mahal in Agra. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2023 11:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi to treat 155MGD wastewater reaching Yamuna from neighbouring states

In June this year, the Delhi government had banned fishing in the Yamuna waters on account of pollution and the appearance of toxic foam on the river stretch near Kalinidi Kunj.

According to Delhi government, currently, the Yamuna receives 105MGD and 50MGD wastewater from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, respectively. (PTI)

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Updated on Sep 16, 2021 07:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

DPCC launches survey to count industrial units, identify water polluting ones

The pollution control agency, on August 3, sent letters to associations of 28 industrial areas across the city in this regard.

The effluents discharged from illegally running units go into drains, which eventually empty into the Yamuna, adding to its pollution load, a DPCC official said.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 07, 2021 02:30 AM IST

ByVatsala Shrangi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

News updates from Hindustan Times: Delhi wakes up to ‘very poor’ quality air, likely to deteriorate further and all the latest news

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

A view of the Rajpath area covered with the thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorates due to air pollution, in New Delhi on Thursday.(ANI Photo)

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Published on Nov 13, 2020 08:57 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

New central vista set to be expanded to Yamuna bank

The Prime Minister’s residence will be shifted behind the existing South Block complex while the residence of the Vice President is proposed to be relocated behind North Block.

An artist’s impression of a section in the redevelopment plan.

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Updated on Jan 16, 2020 03:28 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAnisha Dutta

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In this series, HT takes a look at the complicated relationship that the Capital shares with the Yamuna as it journeys through the city.

Nestled at the tri-junction of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, Palla village marks the Yamuna’s entry into Delhi

Water quality in Delhi's Yamuna worsens, with faecal coliform levels soaring to 16 million units/100ml, highlighting ongoing sewage pollution issues

Bollywood actor Amit Sadh – on a recent visit to his janam bhumi, Delhi – explores Old Delhi's eternal charm over a cup of chai and a plate of nihari.

Advocate Katju urged the court to immediately list the matter, asserting that residents were apprehensive of further demolition

Delhi HC junks plea against slum demolition in Yamuna floodplain, imposes costs

The LG said that as a person holding a constitutional position, she should heed the interests of the public and maintain decorum.

Yamuna congestion impaired 2023 Delhi floods forecast: Centre to NGT

Devotees ignore toxic warnings at Yamuna during Chhath Puja festival, bathing in contaminated water despite health risks.

The petition in NGT has contended that the floodplains are not marked out and have no defined physical boundaries at present, which made encroachments rampant

Delhi pollution: Due to higher pollution levels than normal in Delhi's 13 hotspots, the government has decided to monitor these areas using drones.

Delhi pollution: The national capital is grappling with air pollution in the festive season.

Toxic white foam has been seen floating on parts of the River Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj because of pollution

According to Manish Mishra, additional deputy commissioner of police, the precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety of individuals and minimize potential risks associated with flooding

The new road will not only decongest the existing Noida-Greater Noida Expressway but also seamlessly connect Jewar airport with Noida

Delhi floods: The update also warned that it is expected for the river to breach 206m by 4pm on Sunday.

Commissioner, Agra division Amit Gupta reached Mathura on Friday and visited KC Ghat and ‘parikrama marg’ in Vrindavan to assess the impact of the rising water. He gave directions for suitable measures in case there was flood.

Areas near Red Fort, ITO, Kashmiri Gate, Central Secretariat, Civil Lines among others were flooded leaving trucks, vehicles and people stranded in water.

The water level of Delhi's Yamuna river reached 208.46m on Thursday morning, a day after the river breached the all-time high record of 207.49m.

According to officials from the irrigation department, the downstream level of the Yamuna at the Okhla Barrage was recorded at 199.85m at 5pm Wednesday, which is 1.85m higher than Tuesday’s level recorded at the same time

Yamuna water level updates: The River in Delhi is expected to reach its peak flow on Thursday. Authorities are making efforts to handle the flood situation.

Yamuna river reached an all-time high level due to heavy rains. Since the water levels started to rise, many have shared visuals of the river on Twitter.

Further Kejriwal asked people to not click selfies or take videos of the flooded Yamuna as it could be dangerous.

Around 41,000 people live in low lying areas, which are prone to flooding, around the Yamuna in Delhi.

In Agra, preparations are on to meet a possible flood-like situation as three lakh cusec water discharged from Tajewala Barrage is expected to reach here by July 14.

In June this year, the Delhi government had banned fishing in the Yamuna waters on account of pollution and the appearance of toxic foam on the river stretch near Kalinidi Kunj.

The pollution control agency, on August 3, sent letters to associations of 28 industrial areas across the city in this regard.

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The Prime Minister’s residence will be shifted behind the existing South Block complex while the residence of the Vice President is proposed to be relocated behind North Block.

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