YAMUNA FLOODING
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 Flood: Sub-branch of Munak Canal breaks, flooding residential areas in North Delhi
On Thursday, a sub-branch of the Munak Canal had a breach, flooding the residential areas of JJ Colony in the Bawana region of North Delhi. Munak Canal, which is a part of the Western Yamuna Canal, got its Career Lined Channel (CLC) that runs into Bawana broken, leading to floods in nearby areas.
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.
AAP govt at fault for Delhi water crisis, Haryana providing more water than agreed: BJP's Virendra Sachdeva
Delhi BJP chief blames AAP for water crisis, alleges corruption in water supply via tankers, questions Delhi's water shortage reasons.
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.
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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.
Yamuna Swelling Again in Delhi: Water level to reach danger mark tomorrow due to heavy rain in HP, Uttarakhand
The water levels of Delhi's Yamuna river could rise again from August 16, due to substantial rainfall in the hilly regions in HP, Uttarakhand and escalated water discharge from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana. If the current pattern continues, the Yamuna's water levels in the national capital could experience a renewed surge.
Flood-like situation in Noida and Ghaziabad: Hundreds of cars submerged as Hindon and Yamuna water levels rise
The Hindon River, a tributary of the Yamuna, experienced a rise in water level, resulting in a flood-like situation in Noida's Ecotech 3 locality on Tuesday. Hundreds of cars were submerged as the water level increased, causing concern for residents in parts of Noida and Ghaziabad. The rising water level of the river has led to a challenging situation in the affected areas.
Delhi may witness another spell of floods as Yamuna breaches danger mark at 206.31 metres
After the heavy rainfall in in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh the water was discharged from Haryana's Hathnikund Barrage. The Delhi government is on high alert due to discharge of over 2 lakh cusecs of water from the barrage into the river, said revenue minister Atishi on Saturday.
Yamuna reaches iconic Taj Mahal walls after 45 years, floods garden
The recent heavy rains causing a surge in the Yamuna river's water level have touched the walls of the Taj Mahal, submerging a garden, which is unseen for 45 years. But the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) reassured that other historical monuments had not suffered damage, attributed to the Taj Mahal's ingenious design that ensures water does not enter the main structure.
Yamuna water level rising but not a threat for people in Delhi, says Atishi
The Yamuna water level in Delhi at 12 noon rose to 205.80 metres from 205.58 metres at 9 am. The water level was 205.52 metres on Sunday night. The water level of Yamuna, which breached the previous record of 207.49 metres last week and crossed 208 metres on July 12, was still flowing above the danger mark of 205.33 metres.
Delhi's Yamuna bridge: Railways' old 'warhorse', first opened for traffic in 1866
The historic 150-year-old Yamuna Bridge connecting Calcutta and Delhi on a continuous rail network has been temporarily closed due to flooding of the Yamuna River. Indian Railways officials and experts state that the old bridge is a “priceless heritage of India” and has witnessed the steam era, diesel period and the electric locomotives. While a new Yamuna bridge in Delhi is under construction, parallel to the old one, the nostalgia and colonial-era charm associated with the city's 'lohey ka pul' (iron bridge) will continue.
Why is Delhi witnessing flood despite no rain in 4 days? These may be some of the reasons
Floods in Delhi cannot be blamed solely on rainfall, according to a report quoting experts. Experts have highlighted the encroachment of floodplains, the absence of wetlands and the presence of 25 bridges on the Yamuna River in the Indian city. The bridges hinder floodwater flow and block the river's hydrology.
Delhi: ITO, Rajghat areas flooded; CM Kejriwal directs officials to seek help of Army, NDRF
"Whole night, our teams worked to fix the damage at regulator of drain no. 12 near WHO building. Still, the water of Yamuna is entering the city through this breach. The government has directed the chief secretary to take it up on highest priority," Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said in a tweet.
Delhi floods: Red Fort closed for visitors till July 14
Due to the rise in the water level of Yamuna and resultant inundation of low-lying areas, traffic movement has been impaired on Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road) between IP Flyover and Chandgi Ram Akhara, Mahatma Gandhi Marg between Kalighat Mandir and Delhi Secretariat and Outer Ring Road between Wazirabad Bridge and Chandgi Ram Akhara, while the area near Nigam Bodh Ghat was also flooded.
Delhi: All MCD schools to remain shut till July 16 due to rising Yamuna water level
The Yamuna river rose to a record 207.83 metres on Wednesday, breaching its all-time record of 207.49 metres set 45 years ago.
Extreme weather: Deaths have reduced but property loss increasing, says IMD chief
India has been successful in reducing the number of deaths caused by extreme weather events with the improvement of early warning and preparedness systems. However, as socio-economic progress keeps increasing in the country, the loss of property due to natural disasters is rising.
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