Yamuna Facts and News Updates


Filthy Waters at Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj Ganga-Yamuna Fail Bathing Standards, Severe Contamination Shocking reports reveal that the sacred waters of the Ganga and Yamuna at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj are severely contaminated with faecal bacteria, failing official bathing water standards. Devotees.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published on February 19, 2025

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First in 45 years: Rising Yamuna waters reach walls of Taj Mahal A 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 on July 18, 2023
The grandeur of Yamuna IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2023
After Yamuna wreaks havoc in Delhi, Ganga breaches danger mark in Devprayag, alert issued in Haridwar A 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 on July 17, 2023

Weather update: IMD issues rainfall warning in Delhi-NCR, orange alert in these states as Yamuna water level recedes The 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 on July 17, 2023
Delhi Traffic: Bhairon Marg, ISBT Kashmere Gate-Timarpur stretch among roads opened as Yamuna level recedes According 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 on July 17, 2023
Delhi weather update: Light showers likely in capital today, Yamuna water level drops to 205.52 metres Parts of Delhi have been inundated after the Yamuna breached its banks following days of heavy rains in its upper catchment areas. DNA - Published on July 17, 2023

River set to dip below danger mark, some spots still flooded The 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 on July 16, 2023
Delhi-NCR news: CM Arvind Kejriwal announces Rs 10,000 compensation for families affected by Yamuna floods Delhi CM announces Rs 10,000 compensation for families affected due to flooding. DNA - Published on July 16, 2023
Delhi flood: CM Kejriwal announces special camps for those who lost Aadhaar and other documents in Yamuna Delhi CM said that the government is pumping water out from waterlogged roads and life is slowly returning to normal. DNA - Published on July 16, 2023
Yamuna level continues to dip, but rain forecast a dampener IndiaTimes - Published on July 15, 2023

Delhi, Noida flood news: 'India's No. 1 Bull' worth Rs 1 crore rescued amid Yamuna flooding Three 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 on July 15, 2023
Delhi flood: Heavy rain lashes parts of capital, waterlogging causes traffic congestion The 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 on July 15, 2023
Delhi-NCR news: Several roads opened as Yamuna flood water recedes, check full-list here As 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 on July 15, 2023	Delhi weather update: National capital on 'yellow' alert, moderate rain expected today Delhi faces flooding as Yamuna breaches banks, 'yellow' alert for rains. DNA - Published on July 15, 2023
Delhi flood update: Yamuna water level slowly recedes, but concerns remain amid rain forecast Delhi: Yamuna River water level recedes in Delhi, but flood concerns persist. DNA - Published on July 15, 2023	Delhi flood updates: Check latest traffic advisory for national capital; know routes to take and avoid There 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 on July 15, 2023
Army engineers called in to plug ITO breach; Yamuna begins receding Delhi 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 on July 14, 2023	Delhi Floods: Yamuna water level comes down to 208.25 metres, floodwaters reach Supreme Court entrance The 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 on July 14, 2023
Delhi floods: CM Arvind Kejriwal says regulator that led to flooding at ITO will be fixed soon The 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 on July 14, 2023	Delhi's flood news: Noida, Greater Noida schools closed; 4 shelters, 8 medical teams at service Four 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 on July 14, 2023
Yamuna flooding in Delhi: Water flows back towards city, reaches near Supreme Court, water shortage looming Yamuna River flooding disrupts Delhi, causing water shortage and city-wide disruptions. DNA - Published on July 14, 2023	Yamuna rages, national capital Delhi drowns in misery Continuous 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 on July 13, 2023
Delhi flood havoc finally over? Yamuna water level stabilizes, to recede below 'dangerous' level soon The 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 on July 13, 2023	Delhi Traffic advisory: Overflowing Yamuna water causing mile-long jams, check alternate routes here Non-destined commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi and diverted to Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway. DNA - Published on July 13, 2023
NCR flood update: After Delhi, Yamuna water enters Noida; 2 feet water submerges sectors, streets The 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 on July 13, 2023	School Holidays 2023: Noida, Greater Noida schools closed as Yamuna water level rises; check dates here Schools in Noida will remain shut tomorrow as Yamuna flows above danger mark in Delhi. DNA - Published on July 13, 2023
Delhi floods: When will Yamuna water level go down? Peak yet to come, water supply to be hit In 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 on July 13, 2023	Delhi flood alert: Entry, exit closed at Yamuna Bank Metro Station The swollen Yamuna has crossed the danger mark, breaching the all-time record of 1978, flooding low-lying areas near the banks. DNA - Published on July 13, 2023
Hathni Kund Barrage: Why was it created on river Yamuna? Know here Hathni Kund Barrage: Purpose and significance on the Yamuna river. DNA - Published on July 13, 2023	Arvind Kejriwal's advice for people Delhi amid Yamuna flood: 'Don't go on routes near...' Delhi Yamuna crisis: The stretch that connects Majnu ka Tila with Kashmere Gate is shut. DNA - Published on July 13, 2023
School Holiday 2023: List of schools to remain shut due to flood alert in Delhi's Yamuna River the low-lying areas near Kashmere Gate have developed flood-like situation as the Yamuna River's water level rose to a record high. DNA - Published on July 13, 2023	Delhi flood update: Yamuna to be at peak flow today, spills into Kashmere Gate, Ring road The Yamuna River in Delhi is anticipated to flow at its highest level. The situation with the floods is being handled by the authorities. DNA - Published on July 13, 2023
16k evacuated from risky areas as Yamuna hits all-time high IndiaTimes - Published on July 12, 2023	Delhi flood warning: Yamuna water flows into localities prompting evacuation, CM Kejriwal jumps into action In the midst of one of the highest monsoon levels Delhi NCR has seen, the water levels of the Yamuna river have officially started flowing into the low-lying localities. DNA - Published on July 12, 2023
Section 144 in Delhi: Prohibitory orders imposed in flood-prone areas, Yamuna level rises A senior Delhi police official said that the measure has been put into place fearing a chaotic situation during the relocation of people affected due to the flood in Delhi. DNA - Published on July 12, 2023	Breaking: Yamuna river breaks 45-year-old record in Delhi, water level reaches 207.55 meters Delhi's Yamuna River hits all-time record water level of 207.55 meters. DNA - Published on July 12, 2023
Raging Yamuna nears all-time record level in Delhi Yamuna river in Delhi nears all-time record level amid rising water concerns. DNA - Published on July 12, 2023	Thousands moved to safer places in Delhi as Yamuna water level rises; IMD issues red, orange alerts in Himachal The incessant rains across several regions in north India has brought the area to a state of despair, claiming several lives and leaving thousands stranded. The heavy downpour over the last three days.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 11, 2023
Delhi: Yamuna above danger mark, evacuation begins in flood-prone areas Addressing a press conference on Monday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had said a flood-like situation is unlikely in Delhi, but the city government is prepared to tackle any eventuality. DNA - Published on July 11, 2023	Delhi rains: Govt's primary and MCD schools to remain closed on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the waterlogging situation and rising levels of the Yamuna. DNA - Published on July 10, 2023
Flood in Delhi is unlikely, but govt is prepared: CM Arvind Kejriwal amid heavy rains As Yamuna river touches the 206-metre marks due to heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says that the government is prepared to deal with flood-like situation. DNA - Published on July 10, 2023	Evacuation around Yamuna, potholes fill with stones: CM Arvind Kejriwal's steps to combat Delhi flood alert Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal talked about the measures being taken by the AAP government in the midst of the flood warning in the national capital. DNA - Published on July 10, 2023
Delhi flood alert: Yamuna water level set to cross 'Dangerous' mark; NCR cities face immediate threat A flood warning has been issued in Delhi in the midst of the heavy rainfall in the national capital, posing an immediate threat to nearby NCR cities. DNA - Published on July 10, 2023	Yamuna water level in Delhi may breach danger mark on Tuesday: CWC The water level in the Yamuna river in Delhi is rising and is expected to breach the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Tuesday, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has said. According to the CWC's.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 9, 2023Also reported by •DNA
Noida news: Over Rs 500 core released for linking Jewar Airport with Yamuna, Delhi-Mumbai Expressways The Noida Airport will be connected to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway via Ballabhgarh in Haryana. DNA - Published on June 25, 2023	Navy boat brought to clean Yamuna, stuck in sewage for 3 days Until the region around the Indian Navy boat is dredged for silt, according to sources, the boat won't be able to start. DNA - Published on June 15, 2023
Four friends drown during Yamuna bath IndiaTimes - Published on June 4, 2023	Signal-free commute in North-Central Delhi via new elevated corridor, all you need to know Rs 3000 crore project The PWD is planning to change the alignment and it would be constructed completely on the Yamuna floodplains between the Signature Bridge and the DND Flyway. This will serve as an alternate route to.. DNA - Published on April 3, 2023
Delhi: Girl jumps into Yamuna from Signature Bridge day after dispute with father, rescued Delhi: The police have handed the girl over to her family. DNA - Published on February 14, 2023

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First in 45 years: Rising Yamuna waters reach walls of Taj Mahal

The grandeur of Yamuna

After Yamuna wreaks havoc in Delhi, Ganga breaches danger mark in Devprayag, alert issued in Haridwar

Weather update: IMD issues rainfall warning in Delhi-NCR, orange alert in these states as Yamuna water level recedes

Delhi Traffic: Bhairon Marg, ISBT Kashmere Gate-Timarpur stretch among roads opened as Yamuna level recedes

Delhi weather update: Light showers likely in capital today, Yamuna water level drops to 205.52 metres

River set to dip below danger mark, some spots still flooded

Delhi-NCR news: CM Arvind Kejriwal announces Rs 10,000 compensation for families affected by Yamuna floods

Delhi flood: CM Kejriwal announces special camps for those who lost Aadhaar and other documents in Yamuna

Yamuna level continues to dip, but rain forecast a dampener

Delhi, Noida flood news: 'India's No. 1 Bull' worth Rs 1 crore rescued amid Yamuna flooding

Delhi flood: Heavy rain lashes parts of capital, waterlogging causes traffic congestion

Delhi-NCR news: Several roads opened as Yamuna flood water recedes, check full-list here

Delhi weather update: National capital on 'yellow' alert, moderate rain expected today

Delhi flood update: Yamuna water level slowly recedes, but concerns remain amid rain forecast

Delhi flood updates: Check latest traffic advisory for national capital; know routes to take and avoid

Army engineers called in to plug ITO breach; Yamuna begins receding

Delhi Floods: Yamuna water level comes down to 208.25 metres, floodwaters reach Supreme Court entrance

Delhi floods: CM Arvind Kejriwal says regulator that led to flooding at ITO will be fixed soon

Delhi's flood news: Noida, Greater Noida schools closed; 4 shelters, 8 medical teams at service

Yamuna flooding in Delhi: Water flows back towards city, reaches near Supreme Court, water shortage looming

Yamuna rages, national capital Delhi drowns in misery

Delhi flood havoc finally over? Yamuna water level stabilizes, to recede below 'dangerous' level soon

Delhi Traffic advisory: Overflowing Yamuna water causing mile-long jams, check alternate routes here

NCR flood update: After Delhi, Yamuna water enters Noida; 2 feet water submerges sectors, streets

School Holidays 2023: Noida, Greater Noida schools closed as Yamuna water level rises; check dates here

Delhi floods: When will Yamuna water level go down? Peak yet to come, water supply to be hit

Delhi flood alert: Entry, exit closed at Yamuna Bank Metro Station

Hathni Kund Barrage: Why was it created on river Yamuna? Know here

Arvind Kejriwal's advice for people Delhi amid Yamuna flood: 'Don't go on routes near...'

School Holiday 2023: List of schools to remain shut due to flood alert in Delhi's Yamuna River

Delhi flood update: Yamuna to be at peak flow today, spills into Kashmere Gate, Ring road

16k evacuated from risky areas as Yamuna hits all-time high

Delhi flood warning: Yamuna water flows into localities prompting evacuation, CM Kejriwal jumps into action

Section 144 in Delhi: Prohibitory orders imposed in flood-prone areas, Yamuna level rises

Breaking: Yamuna river breaks 45-year-old record in Delhi, water level reaches 207.55 meters

Raging Yamuna nears all-time record level in Delhi

Thousands moved to safer places in Delhi as Yamuna water level rises; IMD issues red, orange alerts in Himachal

Delhi: Yamuna above danger mark, evacuation begins in flood-prone areas

Delhi rains: Govt's primary and MCD schools to remain closed on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall

Flood in Delhi is unlikely, but govt is prepared: CM Arvind Kejriwal amid heavy rains

Evacuation around Yamuna, potholes fill with stones: CM Arvind Kejriwal's steps to combat Delhi flood alert

Delhi flood alert: Yamuna water level set to cross 'Dangerous' mark; NCR cities face immediate threat

Yamuna water level in Delhi may breach danger mark on Tuesday: CWC

Noida news: Over Rs 500 core released for linking Jewar Airport with Yamuna, Delhi-Mumbai Expressways

Navy boat brought to clean Yamuna, stuck in sewage for 3 days

Four friends drown during Yamuna bath

Signal-free commute in North-Central Delhi via new elevated corridor, all you need to know Rs 3000 crore project

Delhi: Girl jumps into Yamuna from Signature Bridge day after dispute with father, rescued