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Topic: Yamuna river

Yamuna river water level drops below warning mark in Delhi

Yamuna reached its peak this monsoon season, rising to 207 metres—above the evacuation mark—earlier this month, leading to havoc in low-lying areas along its banks.

Yamuna water level recedes to below danger mark at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge

As the Yamuna level continues to decline, people will soon start returning to their homes. The next challenge for them will be cleaning their homes and resuming their businesses.

Yamuna river swells past danger level in Delhi, floodwater inundates nearby areas

According to the revenue department, while 8,018 people have been moved to tents, 2,030 have been shifted to 13 permanent shelters.

Yamuna water level in Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge touches 207 metres, stays above danger mark

On Wednesday morning, anticipating a flood-like situation, residents, especially those living in low-lying areas and floodplains, were shifted to other locations in the city.

Water level rises in Delhi’s Yamuna floodplains, residents advised to relocate

A heavy discharge of water from the Hathnikund Barrage led to the Yamuna swelling to a warning mark of 204.87 meters at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) on Monday at 12 pm.

Flood relief camp set up in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar as Yamuna crosses danger mark after heavy rain

On Wednesday, Yamuna’s level rose to 205.39 m above the 205.33 m danger mark. Evacuations begin once it touches 206 m; the warning mark for Delhi is 204.50 m.

Yamuna crosses danger mark in Delhi after opening of Hathinikund barrage gates

All 18 gates of Hathinikund were opened after 1.78 lakh cusec of water came into the river due to heavy rainfall, resulting in rise in water level.

DU student, missing for 6 days, found dead in Yamuna river

Police say Sneha’s body was seen floating in the river under the Geeta Colony flyover, family members later identified it. She was reported missing on 7 July.

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on Yamuna Rejuvenation; Delhi CM, PWD minister in attendance

The discussion focused on coordinated efforts and action plans to restore and rejuvenate the Yamuna River, which is considered critical to the environmental and public health of Delhi.

Watch CutTheClutter: The Yamuna pollution crisis in Delhi & politicisation of river clean-up efforts

In Episode 1599, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, joined by Senior Assistant Editor Soumya Pillai, discusses factors contributing to Yamuna’s sorry state & political blame game around it.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.