DELHI YAMUNA RIVER
DDA to not carry out demolition drive in Majnu Ka Tila on Saturday, Sunday: Sources
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will not carry out a demolition drive against encroachment on the Yamnua flood plain near Majnu Ka Tila gurdwara on Saturday and Sunday. The DDA has requested residents to vacate the area by Friday, citing the National Green Tribunal's April 3 order and the Delhi High Court's March 12 order.
Delhi HC orders removal of encroachment, illegal constructions near Yamuna
The Delhi High Court has instructed the DDA vice-chairperson to eliminate encroachments and unauthorized constructions on the Yamuna river bank, bed, and drains, appointing them as the nodal officer to coordinate with various agencies. The order, issued on July 8, followed a petition seeking the removal of illegal structures near Shaheen Bagh and measures to prevent future encroachments.
Delhi, hold on, this dam will quench your thirst soon
After 50 years on the drawing board, Renuka Dam, which will provide 23,000 litres of water per second to Delhi in the dry months, looks set to become reality. But construction and filling up of the reservoir could take another eight years
Atishi urges Haryana government to release water in Yamuna river
Delhi Water Minister Atishi visited Wazirabad barrage, urging Haryana to release water into the Yamuna river. Atishi highlighted the importance of water supply to treatment plants in Chandrawal, Okhla, and Wazirabad. She emphasized the critical need for water to ensure these plants operate efficiently, appealing to Haryana to address Delhi's water concerns.
Delhi water crisis: A dam to quench Delhi's thirst, but likely to be ready only by 2030
Delhi is in a water battle with Haryana and Himachal Pradesh in the Supreme Court, needing around 33.5 to 36.7 crore liters of water daily. The proposed Renuka Dam project could supply 23,000 liters per second to Delhi but has faced delays. The dam's construction may start in 2024, with completion expected by January 2030 and relief for Delhi by 2032.
Delhi water crisis: AAP govt urges Haryana to discharge water on humanitarian grounds
The Delhi government has appealed to Haryana to release additional water into the Yamuna on humanitarian grounds to address the capital's significant water shortage, according to AAP leader and water minister Atishi. The city's water production has dropped by 70 million gallons per day (MGD) due to a lack of raw water in the Munak canal and Wazirabad reservoir, reducing the normal output from around 1,002 MGD to 932 MGD.
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Delhi water crisis: AAP MLAs write to Union Jal Shakti Minister, urge intervention
AAP MLAs have penned a letter to Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, urging his intervention to address the water crisis in Delhi exacerbated by the intense heatwave. Describing the situation as "very critical," Dilip Pandey, AAP's chief whip in the Delhi Assembly, emphasized the need for coordination from the Jal Shakti Ministry regarding the Yamuna water issue, which is deemed an inter-state matter. The letter seeks time to meet the minister for discussions on the issue. Pandey stressed the importance of all parties focusing on finding a solution instead of engaging in political wrangling.
Water production in Delhi decreasing continuously: Atishi
Delhi Water Minister Atishi stated on Friday that water production in Delhi is continuously decreasing due to reduced water flow into the Yamuna river, alleging that Haryana is not releasing Delhi's share of water. Normally, Delhi produces 1005 million gallons per day (MGD) of water, but this has been declining over the past week. Atishi provided specific figures showing a drop from 1002 MGD on June 6 to 939 MGD by June 13.
Delhi faces water shortfall of 50 million gallons a day, do not waste: Atishi
Claiming that Delhi faces a water shortage of 50 million gallons per day (MGD), the city government Thursday urged people not to waste water, and asserted the problem cannot be solved by merely restraining the tanker mafia. As parts of the city grappled with the acute shortage, the Supreme Court asked the AAP government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) for additional water on humanitarian ground.
Delhi turning into Bengaluru? A dive into national capital's water woes
Dehi water crisis: Delhi faces a worsening water crisis, with videos of residents struggling for water going viral. The blame game among politicians, including the AAP government and neighbouring states, has escalated. Despite efforts to increase water production, the city's infrastructure challenges and mismanagement persist. Groundwater overexploitation and inter-state disputes exacerbate the complex situation.
Delhi water crisis: SC disposes of Writ Petition, asks Upper Yamuna River Board to take decision
The Supreme Court disposed of a Writ Petition for water supply into Delhi from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, ordering Delhi to submit a humanitarian application by 5 pm today. It left the complex issue of Yamuna water sharing to the UYRB, directing a meeting tomorrow to expedite a decision. The court accused Himachal Pradesh of providing false information on surplus water. It had earlier questioning Delhi's water management amid scarcity and instructing repairs on leakages.
Dont' take us for granted: SC slams Delhi govt for not rectifying defects in water scarcity plea
The Supreme Court rebuked the Delhi government for failing to rectify defects in its plea regarding water crisis mitigation. Despite urgency, the court adjourned the matter to June 12, emphasizing the importance of proper procedure. The court directed Himachal Pradesh to release surplus water to Delhi, stressing the need to avoid political issues over water allocation
Major crisis in Delhi imminent if 'adequate' water not released in Munak Canal: Atishi to Haryana CM
Delhi is supposed to receive around 1,050 cusec water at Munak, but the supply has reduced, Atishi said. "With the water from Munak Canal reducing to 840 cusecs, Delhi will be unable to produce adequate water from our seven WTPs."
Dont' take us for granted: SC slams Delhi govt for not rectifying defects in water scarcity plea
The top court said it wants to read the files before the matter is heard as there are so many things being reported in the newspaper. "If we don't read the files at our residential office we will be impressed by whatever the newspapers are reporting. That is not good for any of the parties," the bench said.
Delhi water scarcity: SC directs Himachal Pradesh to release 137 cusecs water; asks Haryana to facilitate uninterrupted flow
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water to Delhi due to water scarcity. The court also instructed Haryana to facilitate the flow of the water. The Upper Yamuna River Board is to measure the water released by Himachal Pradesh at Hathnikund. The Delhi government is asked to ensure water wastage and submit a status report by June 10.
Hold meet with all stakeholders on Delhi water crisis, SC tells Centre
The Supreme Court directed a stakeholder meeting to address Delhi's water crisis amid an extreme heatwave. Various issues, including water wastage and shortage, were discussed, with a meeting scheduled for June 5 and the next hearing on June 6.
Real nation-breaking issue: Water crisis
This AAP-BJP skirmish over water, in the heat of election season, is the last thing suffering citizens deserve. It's yet another reflection of priorities of the political as well as voting classes, as amply reflected in the long Lok Sabha campaign.
Stakeholder states, Centre have to sit together and find solution...: Atishi on Delhi water crisis
After the Supreme Court directed the Upper Yamuna River Board to hold an emergency meeting, Delhi's Water Minister Atishi expressed gratitude for the intervention, emphasizing the need for all stakeholder states and the central government to collaborate and address the water crisis in Delhi.
Supreme Court schedules Delhi government's plea seeking water from Haryana on June 6
The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing for Delhi's plea for additional water from Haryana on June 6. Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and KV Viswanathan Sai instructing the Upper Yamuna River Board to convene an emergency meeting on June 5 to address the water crisis in Delhi. The plea, filed by Delhi's Water Minister Atishi, emphasised water access as a fundamental human right crucial for survival and dignity.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi seeks water from UP & Haryana as capital reels from record high temperatures
Delhi Minister Atishi has appealed to Uttar Pradesh and Haryana officials for additional water supply for a month as the national capital faces a severe water crisis and a 50 degrees Celsius heatwave until the monsoon arrives. Additionally, the Supreme Court will hear Delhi's plea requesting Haryana to release surplus water from Himachal Pradesh to mitigate the crisis.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi requests Centre to ensure provision for release of spare water from UP, Haryana
Amid Delhi's water crisis, Water Minister Atishi urgently requested Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Shekhawat's intervention. Haryana's reduced water release from the Yamuna River has worsened the situation, exacerbated by soaring temperatures. Atishi urged action to ensure Delhi's water supply and implored Haryana to release its rightful share promptly
Will write letter to Centre over non-release of Delhi's share of water by Haryana: Atishi
Delhi Water Minister Atishi inspects Wazirabad Yamuna Reservoir and plans to address Haryana's alleged non-release of Delhi's water share, causing a shortage amid extreme heat. The Yamuna river level is low, affecting water supply to Delhi.
New railway line to connect Noida Airport with Palwal and Chola for connectivity to Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai
In a significant move for regional connectivity, a new 60km railway line is proposed between Chola and Rundhi to link Noida International Airport with routes to Howrah, Chennai, and Mumbai. The project, estimated at Rs 2,400 crore, aims to serve over 1.2 lakh people initially and includes five railway flyovers and integration with existing networks. Construction is expected to take three years.
AAP's Atishi accuses BJP-ruled Haryana govt of stopping Yamuna water supply to Delhi
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi minister Atishi Marlena has accused the Haryana government of a conspiracy to stop the Yamuna river's water supply ahead of the May 25 Lok Sabha elections. Marlena warned the Delhi government not to fall into the BJP's trap and warned that if the Haryana government does not take action, they may approach the Supreme Court.
Environmental pollution in Delhi to be priority of INDIA bloc: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh announced that the India bloc plans to prioritize environmental issues, focusing on air and Yamuna river pollution in Delhi. He highlighted the city's high pollution levels and outlined the party's commitment to addressing environmental concerns if elected. Ramesh refrained from commenting on other matters during a press conference at the DPCC office.
Delhi HC directs DDA not to undertake demolition activities against Pak Hindu refugees
A petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the March 4 notice asking the residents to vacate the place by March 6. The petitioner has sought a direction to stay the demolition till there is an alternative shelter for these 800-odd people.
Soon, Delhi may have a daily Yamuna Aarti on Vasudev Ghat, similar to Mathura, Haridwar and Varanasi
DDA has finalized plans to hold regular Yamuna Aarti at Vasudev Ghat, echoing the famed Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. The ghat's beautification nears completion, with silt removal ongoing. Spread across 16 hectares, it's part of DDA's effort to revive 66 hectares of Yamuna riverbank from Wazirabad to the Old Railway Bridge. Inauguration is expected soon, featuring lush greenery, cycling tracks, and historic artwork.
Delhi: Devotees stand in knee-deep toxic foam in Yamuna for Chhath Puja
As part of Chhath Puja, devotees across India worship the sun, concluding with offerings to the rising sun. In Delhi, devotees stand amidst toxic foam in the polluted Yamuna River to worship the sun. This festivity, emphasizing purity and prayers for family well-being, involves fasting and offerings for four days. Originating in Nepal, it's celebrated mainly in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bengal, attracting devotees even in Delhi. Women play a significant role, embracing a break from chores.
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