Yamuna
River in India
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The Yamuna is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier at a height of about 4,500 m (14,800 ft) on the southwestern slopes of Bandarpunch peaks of the Lower Himalaya in Uttarakhand, it travels 1,376 kilometres (855 mi) and has a drainage system of 366,223 square kilometres (141,399 sq mi), 40.2% of the entire Ganges Basin. It merges with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj, which is a site of the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival held every 12 years.
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Delhi faces severe air pollution and water shortage, know whyMany areas of the national capital face water shortage due to dangerously high levels of ammonia (NH3) in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond, an official statement of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB)..DNA - Published | |
Mahakumbh: Know the myth behind it and why it's a symbol of purityThe Mahakumbh, world's largest congregation of pilgrims, holds cultural and spiritual significance for crores of devotees as it takes place at the confluence of sacred rivers-Ganga, Yamuna, and the..DNA - Published | |
Delhi-Mumbai expressway to slash travel time to 25 minutes: Key stretch to open on...The elevated section of the corridor runs through congested areas such as Yamuna Khadar, Okhla Vihar, and Batla House along the Yamuna riverbank.DNA - Published | |
Arunachal CM holds meeting to assess damage caused by landslides, floodA breach in the Munak Canal caused flooding in Bawana, north-west Delhi. Water Minister Atishi confirmed diversion efforts. Residents waded in knee-deep muddy water. Managed by Haryana, the canal led..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In a waveless poll so far, what is playing on mind of west UP voters?From the banks of Ganga in Anupshahr to the bridge over Yamuna near Chhaprauli; the sugarcane fields of Baghpat and potato farms in Khandauli near Agra to the hing (asafoetida) shops of Hathras; the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
13-year-old's body found, kin say youth was stalking herThe body of a 13-year-old girl, missing since December 20, was found in the Yamuna river under Mathura district's Sadar police station area on Tuesday morning, reports Mohammad Dilshad. After getting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Atishi criticizes Delhi chief secretary for delays in setting up Wazirabad ammonia treatment plantDelhi water minister directs chief secretary to float a tender for an ammonia treatment plant at Wazirabad by January 15. Ammonia levels in the Yamuna river have impacted the production capacity of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi: Devotees stand in knee-deep toxic foam in Yamuna for Chhath PujaThe toxic foam is due to the high phosphate content in the Yamuna River, which can cause skin and respiratory problems.DNA - Published | |
Over 900 ghats prepared for Chhath, other arrangements will be made: Saurabh BharadwajDelhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj announced the preparation of over 900 Chhath ghats for the upcoming festival, ensuring tents, lighting, sound, and other amenities for devotees. The four-day Chhath..IndiaTimes - Published | |
OC shuts gas pipeline after damage from swollen YamunaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttar Pradesh: 4 fishermen eat dolphin after accidentally catching it from Yamuna RiverOne of the fishermen was arrested after the police took cognisance of a purported video of the incident that went viral on social media on Sunday, the police added.DNA - Published | |
Delhi floods: Rise in Yamuna's water level disrupts life, here's the ground reality of affected areasKishun, who has given up cultivation of five bighas in Mayur Vihar Khadar, says that the water is depleting and that he will return in a day or two, but only God knows how much land will be left. Many..DNA - Published | |
Delhi: Rain lashes several parts of capital, Yamuna crosses danger mark againThe water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi was recorded at 206.31 metres till 4 pm on Sunday.DNA - Published | HM Amit Shah speaks to Gujarat CM, Delhi LG; enquires about flood-like situation, Yamuna status"Spoke to Gujarat CM Shri @Bhupendrapbjp Ji about the flood-like situation occurring in various parts of the state due to the recent heavy rainfall. Also had a discussion with LG of Delhi, Shri VK..IndiaTimes - Published |
Noida news: Flood alert issued in Gautam Buddha Nagar, 200 evacuated from Hindon banksGautam Buddh Nagar administration has issued a warning for low-lying areas along Hindon as Yamuna's water level rises again.DNA - Published | Delhi flood: Yamuna water level rises, breaches danger mark againDelhi breaches the danger mark as Yamuna's water level rises again following a surge in discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage into the river after heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal..DNA - Published |
Monsoon fury: Delhi government issues Yamuna rise warning as Hathnikund volume upA fresh spell of rain in the hill states led to the release of huge volumes of water from the Hathnikund barrage into the Yamuna on Saturday, forcing the Delhi government to issue a warning to people..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi may face another flood as Yamuna water levels surge, officials issue warningsA Yamuna water surge threatens Delhi with floods; authorities are on high alert.DNA - Published |
Delhi rains: Yamuna's water level likely to rise, government directs officials to be on guardAccording to a Central Water Commission forecast earlier in the day, the water level at the Old Railway Bridge is likely to reach 205.45 metres between 10 pm and 12 midnight on Friday, subsequently..DNA - Published | Amid rain in north, Yamuna crosses danger mark againIndiaTimes - Published |
Yamuna water level breaches danger mark again amid rains in DelhiThe India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh until July 22 and moderate showers in Delhi on Wednesday.DNA - Published | Delhi: Ban on heavy vehicles' entry lifted as Yamuna water recedes; check latest updatesEarlier, in an order issued on July 13, the entry of heavy vehicles into Delhi was restricted from the Singhu border, Badarpur border, Loni border and Chilla border owing to waterlogging.DNA - Published |
First in 45 years: Rising Yamuna waters reach walls of Taj MahalA rising Yamuna river touched the walls of the Taj Mahal in Agra and submerged a garden behind the monument on Monday for the first time in 45 years. ASI officials said the mausoleum was designed to..IndiaTimes - Published | The grandeur of YamunaIndiaTimes - Published |
After Yamuna wreaks havoc in Delhi, Ganga breaches danger mark in Devprayag, alert issued in HaridwarA flood-like situation is prevailing in 71 villages of Laksar, Khanpur, Roorkee, Bhagwanpur and Haridwar tehsils due to incessant rains in the past few days.DNA - Published | Weather update: IMD issues rainfall warning in Delhi-NCR, orange alert in these states as Yamuna water level recedesThe water level of the Yamuna river is now receding below the dangerous mark, reducing the probability of a flood in Delhi-NCR and other areas near the capital.DNA - Published |
Delhi Traffic: Bhairon Marg, ISBT Kashmere Gate-Timarpur stretch among roads opened as Yamuna level recedesAccording to a traffic advisory, the Ring Road stretch from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Timarpur and Civil Lines (Mall Road side) has also been opened.DNA - Published | Delhi weather update: Light showers likely in capital today, Yamuna water level drops to 205.52 metresParts of Delhi have been inundated after the Yamuna breached its banks following days of heavy rains in its upper catchment areas.DNA - Published |
River set to dip below danger mark, some spots still floodedThe Yamuna receded further to marginally above the danger mark on Sunday, giving respite to the government and the affected people. While flood waters receded in Civil Lines in the north and several..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR news: CM Arvind Kejriwal announces Rs 10,000 compensation for families affected by Yamuna floodsDelhi CM announces Rs 10,000 compensation for families affected due to flooding.DNA - Published |
Delhi flood: CM Kejriwal announces special camps for those who lost Aadhaar and other documents in YamunaDelhi CM said that the government is pumping water out from waterlogged roads and life is slowly returning to normal.DNA - Published | Yamuna level continues to dip, but rain forecast a dampenerIndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi, Noida flood news: 'India's No. 1 Bull' worth Rs 1 crore rescued amid Yamuna floodingThree cattle, including a bull from the bloodline 'Pritam' that is worth Rs 1 crore, were rescued from the Noida floods by a team from the NDRF.DNA - Published | Delhi flood: Heavy rain lashes parts of capital, waterlogging causes traffic congestionThe water level in swollen River Yamuna was recorded at 207.48 metres at 10 am in Delhi on Saturday. The overflowing Yamuna River has touched the Red Fort wall on Ring Road, inundating the nearby..DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR news: Several roads opened as Yamuna flood water recedes, check full-list hereAs the Yamuna flood waters retreated from the highways, a number of national capital roads that had been closed to traffic on Saturday were reopened, officials said.DNA - Published | Delhi weather update: National capital on 'yellow' alert, moderate rain expected todayDelhi faces flooding as Yamuna breaches banks, 'yellow' alert for rains.DNA - Published |
Delhi flood update: Yamuna water level slowly recedes, but concerns remain amid rain forecastDelhi: Yamuna River water level recedes in Delhi, but flood concerns persist.DNA - Published | Delhi flood updates: Check latest traffic advisory for national capital; know routes to take and avoidThere are currently traffic restrictions on various routes in Delhi due to the heavy rainfall and rising Yamuna River flood levels. In response to the scenario, the Delhi Traffic Police issued a..DNA - Published |
Army engineers called in to plug ITO breach; Yamuna begins recedingDelhi may be slowly coming out of the deep waters it has been floundering in. The volume of water released from Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage is reducing gradually but steadily. As a result, the..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi Floods: Yamuna water level comes down to 208.25 metres, floodwaters reach Supreme Court entranceThe water level in the Yamuna was 208.42 metres at 8 am, 208.38 metres at 10 am and 208.35 metres at 11 am. It went down further to 208.27 metres at 1 pm and 208.25 metres at 3 pm.DNA - Published |
Delhi floods: CM Arvind Kejriwal says regulator that led to flooding at ITO will be fixed soonThe flow of water from the Yamuna was so strong that it breached the regulator and entered the city. The water level in the Yamuna is receding but this damaged regulator is causing waterlogging at ITO..DNA - Published | Delhi's flood news: Noida, Greater Noida schools closed; 4 shelters, 8 medical teams at serviceFour shelters have reportedly been built in Noida's Sectors 134, 135, and 136 to relocate the affected households from low-lying areas as a result of the rising Yamuna.DNA - Published |
Yamuna flooding in Delhi: Water flows back towards city, reaches near Supreme Court, water shortage loomingYamuna River flooding disrupts Delhi, causing water shortage and city-wide disruptions.DNA - Published | Yamuna rages, national capital Delhi drowns in miseryContinuous water discharge from the Hathnikund barrage in Yamuna Nagar district of Haryana on Thursday led to the worst flooding in the capital in 45 years. The water began flowing into some of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi flood havoc finally over? Yamuna water level stabilizes, to recede below 'dangerous' level soonThe Delhi flood situation is expected to come under control as the water levels of the Yamuna river are expected to start coming down tonight.DNA - Published | Delhi Traffic advisory: Overflowing Yamuna water causing mile-long jams, check alternate routes hereNon-destined commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi and diverted to Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway.DNA - Published |
NCR flood update: After Delhi, Yamuna water enters Noida; 2 feet water submerges sectors, streetsThe flooding of the Yamuna River in the Khadar area, ranging from Sector 125 to Sector 135, has resulted in the submersion of millet and paddy crops worth lakhs of rupees for the local farmers.DNA - Published | School Holidays 2023: Noida, Greater Noida schools closed as Yamuna water level rises; check dates hereSchools in Noida will remain shut tomorrow as Yamuna flows above danger mark in Delhi.DNA - Published |
Delhi floods: When will Yamuna water level go down? Peak yet to come, water supply to be hitIn the midst of the flood situation in Delhi, the water from the Yamuna river continues to flow into the streets of the national capital, prompting evacuation of multiple areas.DNA - Published | Delhi flood alert: Entry, exit closed at Yamuna Bank Metro StationThe swollen Yamuna has crossed the danger mark, breaching the all-time record of 1978, flooding low-lying areas near the banks.DNA - Published |
