Yamuna River

At 9 pm, the level was recorded at 205.33 metres. The river, which had risen to this season’s peak of 207.48 metres on Thursday, has been gradually falling since then.

Yamuna water level crosses warning mark in Delhi

“The reason for the increase in level is mostly due to the high volumes of water released from the Wazirabad and Hathnikund barrage every hour,” an official from the central flood room said.

Yamuna pollution: Supreme Court stays NGT’s Rs 50 crore penalty order on Delhi Jal Board, MCD

The NGT had imposed a fine of Rs 25.22 crore each on the MCD and DJB over their alleged failure to prevent sewage discharge into stormwater drains which eventually contaminates Yamuna river.

Delhi gears up to launch Yamuna river cruise services in November

Delhi will start Yamuna River cruises between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur this November to promote tourism and river rejuvenation with eco-friendly boats.

Yamuna Clean-Up Begins in Delhi | BJP’s Big Poll Promise in Action

Days after BJP’s election win, the Yamuna clean-up drive kicks off in Delhi! Trash skimmers, STP monitoring, and a three-year action plan are in motion. Will this restore the river? Watch the full update now!

Thick Foam Floats In Yamuna River, AQI Remains In “Very Poor” Category, Delhi Struggles To Breathe

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on November 06. The AQI of Delhi was recorded at 358 at 8 am on November 06, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. A thick layer of smog engulfed the area around India Gate as the air quality continues to worsen in the national capital. The toxic foam was seen floating across the section of the Yamuna River in Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj area.

Froth in Yamuna: Delhi govt approaches Centre, seeks instructions to Haryana, UP

The government is concerned about the sudden rise in pollution level in Yamuna and has put in "urgent measures" to control the situation, ruling AAP said in a statement.

Cleaning of Yamuna 'far from satisfactory,' says NGT

The NGT also observed that the reports filed by agencies, including the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the Delhi government and others, were deficient on various issues, including not providing the details of the drains being discharged in the river, monitoring the functioning of the sewage treatment plants (STPs) and restoration of the river's floodplains and wetlands.

Yamuna's water level crosses warning mark in Delhi, official says grave situation unlikely

Encroachments on the river’s floodplain have occurred over the years, despite the land belonging to the Delhi Development Authority, the revenue department and private individuals.

G20 Summit: PWD, Delhi civic body told to frame contingency plan for waterlogging in case of heavy rain

Ahead of the G20 Summit here next month, the Public Works Department and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi have been directed to frame a contingency plan to deal with possible waterlogging in case of heavy rain in the city, according to an L-G office statement on August 5.

Yamuna water level crosses danger mark in Delhi again

There have been marginal fluctuations in the water level over the last two-three days amid rain in the upper catchment areas, primarily in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Beyond Business: India Inc steps up to ensure employee safety amid heavy rains

Major firms such as Wipro, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Deloitte, and Bisleri, among others, have amended their operating processes to support flood-hit colleagues in the factories and the offices.

People living near Yamuna River in New Delhi return home as waters recede: See Pics

The Yamuna River rose to its highest in 45 years last week following unusually heavy rainfall in the city, with runoff from hilly states to the north also causing its waters to swell.

Yamuna level in Delhi slightly up today: 10 talking points

Numerous areas in the city, such as Red Fort, Kashmere Gate, Civil Lines, Rajghat, and ITO, remain submerged in knee-deep water.

Several Delhi roads opened as Yamuna floodwater recedes

According to an advisory issued by the traffic police on Saturday, Yamuna’s water level dropped to 207.67 metres at 8 am on Saturday, reducing the water level on roads.

PM Modi took stock of Delhi's flood situation, directed that all steps be taken to deal with it: LG

The Lt Governor said the prime minister "directed that appropriate steps be taken in the interest of Delhi by taking all possible help from the central government".

Yamuna swells to record level, trouble mounts for Delhi

The water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 207-metre mark at 4 am, the first time since 2013, and rose to 208.08 metres by 11 pm. It is expected to rise further.

BJP leaders protest outside Delhi Assembly over pollution in Yamuna river

Carrying bottles filled with ''heavily polluted" Yamuna water, the BJP leaders said they will raise the issue inside the House.

Yamuna recedes below danger mark in Delhi; CM urges people to avoid river banks

The river had breached the danger mark of 205.33 metres around 4 pm on Friday following heavy rain in the upper catchment areas, prompting authorities to evacuate around 7,000 people from low-lying areas.

In a first, DPCC to study microplastics pollution in River Yamuna, Delhi's soil, food

The pollution control body will also examine if the soil in the floodplains of River Yamuna is fit for agriculture.

BJP, Congress slam Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over his 6-point action plan to clean Yamuna

Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta said it was being promised since 2013 that the stretch of the Yamuna river in the national capital would be made suitable for bathing and look like the Thames in London.

All households in areas having sewer system to be linked to network by June 2022: Delhi Jal Board

The minister directed officials to complete the project within six months so that wastewater can be diverted to sewage treatment plants for treatment and only clean water flows into the river.

Foam in Yamuna gift to Delhi from neighbouring states: AAP leader Raghav Chadha

AAP leader Raghav Chadha said, "The foam in the Yamuna is at Okhla Barrage area, which comes under UP irrigation govt, it's UP govt's responsibility. But like every year, they failed this year too."

Delhi Rain | Yamuna river breaches 'danger mark'; alert issued

The water level was recorded at 205.34 metres at the Old Railway Bridge at 11 am. It was 205.22 metres at 8:30 am, 205.10 metres at 6 am and 205.17 at 7 am, an official said, adding it is likely to rise further.

Delhi bans soaps, detergents not conforming to latest BIS standards to curb pollution in Yamuna

The National Green Tribunal had in January accepted recommendations of a two-member expert panel which had suggested directing the Delhi government to issue orders "prohibiting sale, storage and transportation and marketing of detergents which do not conform to the revised BIS standards".