Page 13 - Yamuna River

Yamuna level breaches 'danger mark'; evacuation begins in low-lying areas

The Delhi administration on Friday sounded a flood alert and expedited efforts to evacuate people living in the Yamuna floodplains, as the river in the capital breached the danger mark

Yamuna can't become fit for bathing in absence of e-flow: Delhi govt

The Yamuna cannot become fit for bathing in the absence of a minimum environment flow in the river, the Delhi government has said in a report submitted in the Union Jal Shakti Ministry. It also said of the 35 sewage treatment plants in Delhi, 22 do not meet the wastewater standards prescribed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). Of the 13 Common Effluent Treatment Plants in industrial areas across Delhi, only six comply with the DPCC standards for wastewater. "Minimum environmental flow for the dilution of the polluted water in the Yamuna in Delhi is required to meet the desired water quality levels in the river for bathing purpose i.e. BOD<3 mg/l and DO>5 mg/l," the report read. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, an environmental flow is the water provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to maintain ecosystems and their benefits where there are competing water uses and where flows are regulated. A study conducted by National

Haryana releases 16,000 cusecs water in Yamuna: AAP's Raghav Chadha

Chadha had earlier said Haryana had been withholding 120 MGD (million gallons per day) water belonging to Delhi, which led to a water crisis in the Union Territory.

Water levels in Yamuna at lowest point in 56 years: Raghav Chadha

Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Vice-Chairman Raghav Chadha on Monday said the water levels of the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad barrage have hit the lowest point in 56 years

Yamuna pollution: 12 CETPs fined Rs 12 cr for not meeting standards

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has imposed a fine of over Rs 12 crore on 12 common effluent treatment plants for not meeting prescribed wastewater discharge standards repetitively

Hundreds of trees chopped off along Yamuna river, furore on social media

The trees were cut on Saturday and after a furore on social media and complaints by the green activists, the police filed an FIR

'Ammonia levels in Yamuna rise again, to hit water supply in Delhi'

The spike in ammonia levels in Yamuna has largely hit the water production at three main water treatment plants - Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla.

Yamuna body gets Rs 3,725 cr loan from SBI to develop airport in Jewar

The entire principal plus interest amount has to be paid within 20 years.

Haryana hasn't taken steps to lower ammonia level in Yamuna, Delhi tells SC

The Delhi government has told the Supreme Court that Haryana has not taken any concrete step to address its grievance over discharge of untreated pollutants in Yamuna

SC extends status quo on supply of Yamuna water to Delhi till April 6

Haryana's counsel had submitted however that full level of water supply has been made

Contamination of Yamuna: SC impleads Ministry of Jal Shakti as party

Taking cognisance of contamination of rivers by effluent, the top court also issued notices to the Centre, CPCB and five states including Delhi and Haryana on the issue

Yamuna water quality in Delhi improved during lockdown: Govt tell Lok Sabha

The water quality of the Yamuna in Delhi improved during the lockdown due to the stoppage of industrial effluent discharge, the government told Lok Sabha on Thursday.

SC seeks report from NGT-appointed panel on cleaning of river Yamuna

The Supreme Court Tuesday sought a report from a committee, set up by the National Green Tribunal

Yamuna pollution: DJB will consider moving court against Haryana govt

The Delhi Jal Board will consider moving court against the "apathetic" Haryana government

Yamuna river water level receding gradually, say officials

The water level of the Yamuna was receding gradually and the river was flowing below the warning mark in Delhi, officials said on Monday

Water released from Hathnikund barrage, Yamuna nears warning mark in Delhi

The water discharged from the barrage - which provides drinking water to Delhi - normally takes two-three days to reach the capital

Water level in Yamuna rising but likely to stay below danger mark: official

The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi rose slightly and the river was flowing precariously close to the warning mark

Delhi's AAP govt aims to bridge water demand-supply gap in three years

Delhi Water Minister Satyendar Jain on Saturday chaired a meeting of senior Delhi Jal Board officials that lasted more than eight hours and reviewed the progress of various projects

NGT panel recommends reworking 1994 water-sharing pact to revive Yamuna

The barrage regulates the flow of the river for irrigation in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

Politics around Yamuna rejuvenation and the noises ahead of Delhi polls

Cleaning of the Yamuna is a strong poll plank in the run-up to Delhi Assembly elections every time, but little is done on ground. Here's a look at the issues facing the river and its rejuvenation