Yamuna.
river in India
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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What's happening
Active this week
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Amit Shah directed a plan to clean the Yamuna river stretch in Delhi, including nearly doubling sewage treatment capacity.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Sewage-treatment infrastructure is being strengthened along the Yamuna river, highlighting its importance to Delhi's environment.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Government bans on immersion are being ignored in Delhi.Some support1 report
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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is utilizing a public space along the Yamuna river in New Delhi to promote Indian tourism and culture.Some support1 report
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Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered downstream flooding affecting the Yamuna and Ganga rivers.Some support1 report
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Pushkar Singh Dhami will inaugurate a new Yamuna Ghat, contributing to regional tourism and highlighting the river's origin in Uttarakhand.Some support2 reports
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A drain has merged with the Yamuna river in Agra.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A halt station is located between Bah and Fatehabad, situated on the Agra division rail section along the Yamuna.Some support1 report
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The Yamuna river flows through Rewari, which is in Haryana, and this river impacts the city of Delhi.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Yamuna flooding threatens Delhi's floodplain following water release from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana.Some support1 report
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The Yamuna river in Delhi is facing severe pollution as stormwater drains carry waste into it, prompting calls for a drainage master plan.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Drones will monitor pollution and encroachments along the Yamuna river in Delhi.Some support1 report
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A training exercise involving special forces took place in the Yamuna river.Some support1 report
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Water level rise in the Yamuna basin due to dam releases following heavy upstream rainfall.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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MLA Pankaj Singh addressed floodplain issues and urged a humanitarian approach to residents near the Yamuna.Some support1 report
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The Yamuna river, which flows through Delhi, is facing severe pollution issues, low inflows, and shrinking due to high evaporation.Well supported6 reports10 developments inside
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The Yamuna river has been integrated into the city's Green-Blue network.Some support2 reports
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IMD predicts heavy rainfall causing water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to rise.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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The Central Asian Flyway is identified as a key bird migration route, alongside the importance of the Yamuna and Sahibi floodplains.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A city reliant on traditional drainage systems is facing waterlogging and river issues involving the Yamuna.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Water storage projects are providing irrigation benefits in Palwal and Faridabad, while runoff management in Gurgaon eases pressure on Delhi's Najafgarh drain and the Yamuna basin.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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A bridge project is facing significant challenges, including delays and cost overruns, compounded by a lack of quality controls in India.Some support1 report
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Earthquake tremors were felt across the Yamuna valley, affecting areas including Dunda and Mori in Uttarakhand.Some support1 report
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A national ceremony was held, and Parliament passed a bill extending legal protection related to the Yamuna river.Some support2 reports
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Allegations surfaced regarding the severe contamination of major rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, linked to the Gomti Riverfront project in Lucknow.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Discussions are underway regarding state development and public welfare issues, specifically concerning the Yamuna and Rajasthan.Some support3 reports
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The Central Water Commission monitors water levels and flow of the Yamuna river, which flows through Yamunanagar and affects Delhi.Some support2 reports
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Yamuna is a visible environmental challenge in Delhi, with turbulence promoting foam generation.Some support1 report
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DDA is managing Yamuna floodplains restoration, with Taranjit Singh Sandhu issuing directions for related workshops.Some support1 report
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A specific water body known as Khokhari originates in the Saharanpur district.Some support1 report
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Nitin Tyagi, who is an MLA in Delhi, has been accused regarding the ongoing issues of Yamuna floodplain restoration.Some support1 report
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River rise due to the Yamuna backwater is causing inundation in Ghaziabad and pushing water into Noida colonies.Some support2 reports
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Yamuna's rising water levels threaten Karnal district, prompting officials to review flood preparedness measures.Some support1 report
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Water levels are being monitored in Prayagraj, with discharge and rainfall affecting the river's overall level.Some support1 report
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The National Green Tribunal ordered action regarding riverbed encroachments and sewage issues affecting the Yamuna in the Ghaziabad area.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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The Yamuna river poses risks requiring specialized search operations by the National Disaster Response Force.Some support2 reports
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Heavy rains cause river swelling and landslides, impacting infrastructure near Yamuna in Rajgarh.Some support1 report
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The Yamuna river flows within India.Some support1 report
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Drain management projects are underway in the Yamuna basin.Some support1 report
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a park on the Yamuna riverbanks.Some support4 reports
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A new multi-state water project has been finalized via MoA, bringing Yamuna waters to Shekhawati and benefiting regions like Jhunjhunu and Sikar.Well supported25 reports2 developments inside
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International-standard cruise service has been introduced on the Yamuna River in Delhi.Some support1 report
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A water sharing agreement was reached for the Upper Yamuna Basin, utilizing an underground pipeline from Hathnikund Barrage.Some support1 report
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The new event states that Jaisalmer is located in Rajasthan and the Yamuna river flows near New Delhi.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The Yamuna River, which flows through New Delhi, was observed passing through the Okhla barrage and flowing near Wazirabad on June 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Government issues flood control orders for the Yamuna river in Delhi.Well supported4 reports
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PM Modi reiterated the government's commitment to cleaning the Yamuna river through various drives.Some support1 report
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CM Gupta announced a mega Yamuna cleaning drive in Delhi.Well supported14 reports
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River cleanup drive and CM outreach initiatives were conducted in Delhi on June 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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Low water levels in the Yamuna are impacting Delhi's water supply, requiring assistance from Haryana.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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River health issues and extreme heat are affecting agricultural viability near New Delhi.Some support1 report
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PWD strengthened embankments along Yamuna; alerts activated; monitoring at Palla due to low water levels.Well supported3 reports
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A project involving the Tons River, which flows into the Yamuna, was achieved under the leadership of Narendra Modi.Some support1 report
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Sultanpur, a wildlife area, is described as an easily accessible escape from Delhi, with sanctuaries spread along the Yamuna river.Some support1 report
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CM led a cleanliness drive at the Yamuna ghat, focusing on the river's health and pollution issues.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Indian Army has become involved in the ongoing river rejuvenation efforts, leading a cleanliness campaign at the Yamuna ghat.Some support1 report
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Delhi Jal Board initiates a ₹500cr project to improve the ecological flow of the Yamuna river.Some support2 reports
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A policy dispute has emerged regarding the O-zone management of Yamuna floodplains, with the Chief Minister defending government policy against challenges from the Aam Aadmi Party.Some support1 report
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Ferry project on the Yamuna in Delhi faces delays due to poor river conditions.Some support1 report
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Around Yamuna this week
News at the entities that move Yamuna most-
Delhi StructuralA high-level review on pollution was held in Delhi after the West Asia situation caused a bitumen supply disruption, affecting operational bodies like the DJB and Metro Corporation.Moves Yamuna
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Delhi Development Authority StructuralThe Delhi Development Authority is now responsible for the upkeep of large green spaces in Delhi.Moves Yamuna
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Delhi Jal Board OperationalThe Delhi Jal Board and Delhi Development Authority are key government agencies operating within New Delhi, the capital of India.Moves Yamuna
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Uttarakhand StructuralUnsettled weather across the Himalayan region is currently affecting multiple states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.Moves Yamuna
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Haryana StructuralEarly snowfall affects mountain states including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while cold winds impact the plains of Punjab and Haryana.Moves Yamuna
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National Green Tribunal StructuralVerma inspected road repair works in Delhi, with the National Green Tribunal mentioned in context of PWD.Moves Yamuna
Connections
The 40 strongest of 58, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Tons River Structural
Tons River is a tributary that flows into the larger river system of Yamuna.
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Delhi Structural
The Yamuna river is a critical, functional component of Delhi's ecosystem, providing drainage and shaping geography while facing severe pollution from the city.
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Uttarakhand Structural
Yamuna is a major river whose origin, course, and health are intrinsically linked to the geography and ecosystem of Uttarakhand.
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Delhi Development Authority Structural
The Delhi Development Authority exercises formal management, regulatory, and development authority over the Yamuna river system and its associated floodplains.
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Rajasthan Structural
Yamuna provides essential water resources to Rajasthan via formal agreements and underground pipeline networks.
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Shekhawati Structural
A project is supplying water from the Yamuna river to the Shekhawati region.
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Delhi Jal Board Operational
The Delhi Jal Board actively manages the Yamuna river through ecological flow projects, monitoring, and sewage infrastructure improvements.
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Haryana Structural
Haryana relies on the Yamuna for its water supply, which is managed through shared agreements, barrages, and underground pipeline networks.
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National Green Tribunal Structural
The National Green Tribunal exercises formal regulatory authority over the Yamuna river system, issuing orders and monitoring compliance.
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New Delhi Operational
The Yamuna river flows through New Delhi, and its health and viability are intrinsically linked to the city's urban expansion and pollution levels.
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Rajgarh Operational
Yamuna's hydrological state, specifically swelling, directly impacts the infrastructure and stability of the location of Rajgarh.
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Okhla barrage Operational
The Yamuna river physically passes through the Okhla barrage infrastructure.
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Rekha Gupta Operational
Rekha Gupta leads government campaigns focused on the cleanliness and flood protection of the Yamuna river.
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India Meteorological Department Operational
IMD monitors weather patterns that directly cause or predict changes in the Yamuna River's water levels and flooding.
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Prayagraj Shared context
The city of Prayagraj is situated on the banks of the Yamuna river, whose levels are monitored and influence urban infrastructure.
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National Disaster Response Force Operational
The Yamuna River poses inherent risks (flooding, pollution) that necessitate the specialized search and rescue services provided by the NDRF.
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Central Water Commission Operational
The Central Water Commission monitors the water levels and flow of the Yamuna River as part of its operational mandate.
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Uttar Pradesh Shared context
Yamuna is a river within Uttar Pradesh, involved in eco-tourism and rejuvenation projects, whose water levels influence local residential conditions.
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Gurgaon Structural
The city of Gurgaon utilizes a drainage system that channels its surplus urban runoff into the Yamuna river basin.
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Karnal Operational
Yamuna's rising water level poses a current threat to the Karnal district.
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Indian Army Operational
The Indian Army is actively involved in efforts related to the rejuvenation of the Yamuna river.
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Najafgarh drain Structural
Yamuna catchment rainfall supplies and affects the flow of the Najafgarh drain.
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Amit Shah Operational
Amit Shah has used his political influence to direct government action regarding the management and environmental health of the Yamuna river.
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Ghaziabad Operational
The Yamuna's rising river levels influence the flood risk managed by the Ghaziabad governmental agency.
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Pankaj Singh Operational
The individual (MLA) actively addresses and influences the management issues related to the Yamuna river system.
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Delhi High Court Structural
The Delhi High Court issues orders regarding the relocation and management of structures near the Yamuna river bank.
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Public Works Department Structural
The Public Works Department has a functional responsibility to manage the Yamuna river, specifically through embankment maintenance.
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Palla Operational
A digital system monitors the flow of the Yamuna river, a process that involves both the river itself and the individual Palla.
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Ken Structural
Flood water from Ken joins Yamuna during monsoon, establishing a functional supply chain.
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Kanpur Operational
The Yamuna river provides water supply to the region including Kanpur, establishing a functional co-action.
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Okhla Structural
The management infrastructure at Okhla is responsible for monitoring the flow of the Yamuna river.
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Ganga Shared context
Both rivers are major geographic features whose shared basin and environmental conditions are discussed in relation to regional events like flooding in Prayagraj.
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Noida Shared context
Yamuna is geographically located near Noida and is subject to regional hydrological monitoring.
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Kumar Shared context
Kumar directs flood preparedness efforts along the Yamuna River.
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special forces Shared context
Special forces conducted a training exercise within the Yamuna river.
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Yamunanagar Shared context
The city of Yamunanagar is geographically situated within the path of the Yamuna river.
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Central Pollution Control Board Shared context
The Central Pollution Control Board is the regulatory body responsible for monitoring and studying the environmental issues of the Yamuna River.
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Madhya Pradesh Shared context
As a major tributary region, flood water and river flows from Madhya Pradesh contribute to the Yamuna.
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Ito Mentioned together
The relationship is inferred through the management of the ITO Barrage, which controls the floodwater flow of the Yamuna.
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Pushkar Singh Dhami Shared context
Pushkar Singh Dhami held a ceremony while situated on the Yamuna riverbank.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- Amit Shah directed a plan to clean the Yamuna river stretch in Delhi, including nearly doubling sewage treatment capacity.
- Sewage-treatment infrastructure is being strengthened along the Yamuna river, highlighting its importance to Delhi's environment.
- Government bans on immersion are being ignored in Delhi.
- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is utilizing a public space along the Yamuna river in New Delhi to promote Indian tourism and culture.
- Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered downstream flooding affecting the Yamuna and Ganga rivers.
- Pushkar Singh Dhami will inaugurate a new Yamuna Ghat, contributing to regional tourism and highlighting the river's origin in Uttarakhand.
- A halt station is located between Bah and Fatehabad, situated on the Agra division rail section along the Yamuna.
- Yamuna flooding threatens Delhi's floodplain following water release from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana.
- Drones will monitor pollution and encroachments along the Yamuna river in Delhi.
- A training exercise involving special forces took place in the Yamuna river.
- MLA Pankaj Singh addressed floodplain issues and urged a humanitarian approach to residents near the Yamuna.
August 2026
9 events- Water level rise in the Yamuna basin due to dam releases following heavy upstream rainfall.
- The Yamuna river has been integrated into the city's Green-Blue network.
- IMD predicts heavy rainfall causing water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to rise.
- A city reliant on traditional drainage systems is facing waterlogging and river issues involving the Yamuna.
- A bridge project is facing significant challenges, including delays and cost overruns, compounded by a lack of quality controls in India.
- Earthquake tremors were felt across the Yamuna valley, affecting areas including Dunda and Mori in Uttarakhand.
- A national ceremony was held, and Parliament passed a bill extending legal protection related to the Yamuna river.
- Discussions are underway regarding state development and public welfare issues, specifically concerning the Yamuna and Rajasthan.
- The Central Water Commission monitors water levels and flow of the Yamuna river, which flows through Yamunanagar and affects Delhi.
July 2026
14 events- Water storage projects are providing irrigation benefits in Palwal and Faridabad, while runoff management in Gurgaon eases pressure on Delhi's Najafgarh drain and the Yamuna basin.
- Yamuna is a visible environmental challenge in Delhi, with turbulence promoting foam generation.
- DDA is managing Yamuna floodplains restoration, with Taranjit Singh Sandhu issuing directions for related workshops.
- A specific water body known as Khokhari originates in the Saharanpur district.
- Nitin Tyagi, who is an MLA in Delhi, has been accused regarding the ongoing issues of Yamuna floodplain restoration.
- River rise due to the Yamuna backwater is causing inundation in Ghaziabad and pushing water into Noida colonies.
- Yamuna's rising water levels threaten Karnal district, prompting officials to review flood preparedness measures.
- Water levels are being monitored in Prayagraj, with discharge and rainfall affecting the river's overall level.
- The Yamuna river poses risks requiring specialized search operations by the National Disaster Response Force.
- Heavy rains cause river swelling and landslides, impacting infrastructure near Yamuna in Rajgarh.
- The Yamuna river flows within India.
- Drain management projects are underway in the Yamuna basin.
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a park on the Yamuna riverbanks.
- International-standard cruise service has been introduced on the Yamuna River in Delhi.
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June 2026
25 events- A drain has merged with the Yamuna river in Agra.
- The Yamuna river flows through Rewari, which is in Haryana, and this river impacts the city of Delhi.
- The Yamuna river in Delhi is facing severe pollution as stormwater drains carry waste into it, prompting calls for a drainage master plan.
- The Yamuna river, which flows through Delhi, is facing severe pollution issues, low inflows, and shrinking due to high evaporation.
- The Central Asian Flyway is identified as a key bird migration route, alongside the importance of the Yamuna and Sahibi floodplains.
- Allegations surfaced regarding the severe contamination of major rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, linked to the Gomti Riverfront project in Lucknow.
- The National Green Tribunal ordered action regarding riverbed encroachments and sewage issues affecting the Yamuna in the Ghaziabad area.
- A new multi-state water project has been finalized via MoA, bringing Yamuna waters to Shekhawati and benefiting regions like Jhunjhunu and Sikar.
- A water sharing agreement was reached for the Upper Yamuna Basin, utilizing an underground pipeline from Hathnikund Barrage.
- The new event states that Jaisalmer is located in Rajasthan and the Yamuna river flows near New Delhi.
- The Yamuna River, which flows through New Delhi, was observed passing through the Okhla barrage and flowing near Wazirabad on June 1, 2026.
- Government issues flood control orders for the Yamuna river in Delhi.
- PM Modi reiterated the government's commitment to cleaning the Yamuna river through various drives.
- CM Gupta announced a mega Yamuna cleaning drive in Delhi.
- River cleanup drive and CM outreach initiatives were conducted in Delhi on June 18, 2026.
- Low water levels in the Yamuna are impacting Delhi's water supply, requiring assistance from Haryana.
- River health issues and extreme heat are affecting agricultural viability near New Delhi.
- PWD strengthened embankments along Yamuna; alerts activated; monitoring at Palla due to low water levels.
- A project involving the Tons River, which flows into the Yamuna, was achieved under the leadership of Narendra Modi.
- Sultanpur, a wildlife area, is described as an easily accessible escape from Delhi, with sanctuaries spread along the Yamuna river.
- CM led a cleanliness drive at the Yamuna ghat, focusing on the river's health and pollution issues.
- The Indian Army has become involved in the ongoing river rejuvenation efforts, leading a cleanliness campaign at the Yamuna ghat.
- Delhi Jal Board initiates a ₹500cr project to improve the ecological flow of the Yamuna river.
- A policy dispute has emerged regarding the O-zone management of Yamuna floodplains, with the Chief Minister defending government policy against challenges from the Aam Aadmi Party.
- Ferry project on the Yamuna in Delhi faces delays due to poor river conditions.