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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Topic: Yamuna

Waterlogging, sanitation woes…and fish! The ’15 kg bounty’ the Yamuna left behind at Civil Lines

Amid the chaos, tilapia and catfish were spotted swimming about in living rooms, basements and the streets. Domestic workers in the area cast nets, and made a meal out of the catch.

‘Tired of rebuilding home’: In relief camps, Delhi’s flood-displaced forced to relive 1978 horror

Delhi’s flood-displaced wait for the government to identify their losses and rebuild their homes from scratch. The 1978 deluge is fresh in the mind of many who again find themselves in relief camps.

British-era construction to 2023 floods — Delhi’s Old Yamuna bridge has been a witness to changing India

Known as 'lohe ka pul' in common parlance, the iron truss bridge was built in 1863 as part of a railroad link between Delhi & Calcutta. Now submerged in Yamuna, it waits for the flood to recede. 

Kejriwal says Yamuna level receding, two water plants to open tomorrow

The situation could worsen if weather predictions of more rain in the capital and upper catchment areas come true.

‘Evading responsibility’: BJP hits back at AAP accusation of Delhi floods

The BJP's Delhi unit chief Sachdeva alleged no work was done by the AAP to desilt the Yamuna river and the drains which led to waterlogging.

No heavy rains for 2 days in Delhi, but Yamuna beyond danger mark. CM says situation to ease by Friday

Several areas in Delhi swamped with floodwaters from Yamuna. Authorities say rise in Yamuna level due to water from Hathni Kund, a concrete barrage in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana . 

Delhi looks at water shortage as swelling Yamuna shuts treatment plants

The water level at the Yamuna rose to a record 208.48 metres Thursday morning, flooding nearby streets and shutting schools.

Metro trains to cross Yamuna bridge at low speed due to rise in water levels, says DMRC

The Delhi Metro authorities also said that the approach road leading to the Yamuna Bank metro station is currently inaccessible.

Yamuna in Delhi reaches alarming levels, close to all-time record

As per Central Water Commission's flood-monitoring portal, water level at Old Railway Bridge crossed 207 m at 4 am, first time since 2013. River is expected to rise to 207.35 m by noon.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.