Toxic froth continues to float in Delhi's Yamuna river, here's what's causing it
On Monday, devotees offered prayers at the banks of the foam-coated Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj as part of their four-day Chhath Puja celebrations.
Nov 09, 2021, 10:27 AM IST
DNA: What is the future of festivals in India amid rising pollution?
Today was the first day of Chhath festival, which will be celebrated for four days, but the way women celebrated this festival amidst heavy pollution in Yamuna river of Delhi was astonishing.
Nov 08, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2021: Pollution in Delhi's Yamuna river at alarming level
Toxic foam has started appearing due to pollution in Yamuna river. Women are forced to worship in poisonous water on Chhath festival which started from today.
Nov 08, 2021, 18:04 PM IST
Devotees bathe in a layer of poisonous foam that has accumulated in Yamuna river
Poison has dissolved in the air as well as in the water in the capital Delhi. White foam called 'toxic foam' is seen floating on the surface of river Yamuna.
Nov 08, 2021, 15:30 PM IST
Devotees bathe in a layer of poisonous foam that has accumulated in Yamuna river
Poison has dissolved in the air as well as in the water in the capital Delhi. White foam called 'toxic foam' is seen floating on the surface of river Yamuna.
Chhath devotees take dip in toxic foam floating on Yamuna river- Watch
Devotees took a dip in the Toxic Yamuna on the first day of Chhat Puja in Delhi's Kalindi Kunj area.
Nov 08, 2021, 10:51 AM IST
Attention Delhiites! Water supply likely to be affected today, check details
Water supply in east Delhi, north-east Delhi, south Delhi, parts of areas under the New Delhi Municipal Council, and Malviya Nagar PPP areas can be hit.
Nov 07, 2021, 07:55 AM IST
Yamuna water rises above 'warning' mark, extensive waterlogging, traffic congestion in Delhi
The Delhi flood control room reported a discharge rate of around 15,000 cusecs from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar district at 3 pm.
Aug 02, 2021, 19:34 PM IST
Yamuna river in Delhi breaches danger mark, people shifted to shelter homes
All the departments concerned have been alerted. The irrigation and flood control department has deployed 13 boats in different areas and put 21 others on standby, the official from the irrigation and flood control department said.
Jul 30, 2021, 21:42 PM IST
Thick layer of white foam floats on Yamuna river in Delhi, here's what experts said
A thick layer of toxic foam was seen floating on top of Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj in Delhi.
Jul 17, 2021, 16:30 PM IST
Yamuna river: Delhi bans soaps, detergents not conforming to latest BIS standards to curb pollution
The NGT had also directed to launch awareness campaigns about the harmful effect of using substandard soaps and detergents.
Jun 14, 2021, 21:37 PM IST
Delhi's water pressure to be low in THESE areas, DJB issues notice
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Saturday (June 12) said that the 'pressure' of water will be low in parts of the city in the coming days as production at the Chandrawal plant has been reduced.
Jun 12, 2021, 19:35 PM IST
World Environment Day 2021: Toxic foam seen floating in Yamuna River
Toxic foam was seen floating in the polluted water of Yamuna river in the national capital. Watch this report to know more.
Jun 05, 2021, 19:00 PM IST
Delhi water crisis may deepen as ammonia levels in Yamuna rising, warns DJB chief Raghav Chadha
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Vice-Chairman Raghav Chadha has warned that the water crisis in the national capital may deepen in the days to come as the ammonia levels in the Yamuna river has been rising again.
Dec 30, 2020, 10:06 AM IST
Childrens jump in Yamuna river
Some children are seen jumping in the Yamuna River putting their lives at risk.
Aug 26, 2020, 07:28 AM IST
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation starts preliminary work on 5th bridge over Yamuna river
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started preliminary work on the fifth Metro bridge over river Yamuna. The 560 metres long new bridge will come up on the Majlis Park – Maujpur Metro corridor of Phase 4 of Delhi Metro and will connect the Soorghat Metro Station and the Sonia Vihar Metro Station. At present, there are four bridges of Delhi Metro on the Yamuna river.
Aug 16, 2020, 13:18 PM IST
NGT panel seeks report from CPCB, DPCC on frothing in Yamuna river
The NGT-appointed Yamuna Monitoring Committee (YMC) has sought a report from the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and Industries Commissioner about the reasons behind "sudden froth" in the river.
Jul 27, 2020, 00:28 AM IST
Yamuna river water turning transparent sans human activity
The pollution control board officers, social organisations and other nature lovers have credited the lockdown for the clean waters of Yamuna.
Apr 05, 2020, 16:17 PM IST
Lockdown benefits - clear skies, clean Yamuna in Delhi
In Ganga-Yamuna, the level of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), has come down to 2.1. Due to the decreasing BOD level, the water of Ganga-Yamuna now looks completely blue.
The PM-10 level in the air i.e. Air Quality Index (AQI) has also reached the best level of the last few years. The AQI is 60 in Delhi at the moment which reaches over 600 during the Diwali.
The Yamuna has never seen this colour in decades and we bring you the pictures of clear skies, the clean Yamuna in Delhi.
Apr 04, 2020, 17:31 PM IST
Traffic movement resumes on Delhi's iron bridge after Yamuna River's water level starts reducing
In a relief to the people, the alert that was raised against the water level has been withdrawn. The water level at 4 pm had receded to 206.56 metres and didn't cross it. It is further expected to recede to 205.25 metres.
Aug 21, 2019, 19:52 PM IST
