Yamuna.
river in India
- Reports this week
- 10
- Active events
- 5
- Connections
- 62
What's happening
Active this week
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IMD predicts heavy rainfall causing water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to rise.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Following court directions, local authorities and experts launched an initiative to manage rising water levels in the Yamuna and Ganga rivers.Some support1 report
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Demolition occurred in Yamuna floodplains while Ravi Kumar and Sumit Yadav took on new roles at Greater Noida Authority.Some support1 report
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Amit Shah directed a plan to clean the Yamuna river stretch in Delhi, including nearly doubling sewage treatment capacity.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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PM Modi reiterated the government's commitment to cleaning the Yamuna river through various drives.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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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 reports11 developments inside
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Locals allege chemical waste was discharged from Haryana on October 15, 2026.Some support3 reports
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MLA Pankaj Singh addressed floodplain issues and urged a humanitarian approach to residents near the Yamuna.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An infrastructure survey has been initiated targeting homes located on the Yamuna river floodplains and in the Hindon area of Noida.Some support1 report
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Vivek Shukla mentioned Magh Mela preparations.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Sewage-treatment infrastructure is being strengthened along the Yamuna river, highlighting its importance to Delhi's environment.Some support2 reports
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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 supported4 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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The Yamuna river has been integrated into the city's Green-Blue network.Some support2 reports
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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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CM Gupta announced a mega Yamuna cleaning drive in Delhi.Well supported17 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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What's reaching Yamuna
Events traced to Yamuna, step by step, newest first- Yamuna water usage shifts for Shekhawati developmentYamuna water allocation changes as state pushes Shekhawati developmentLikely
- New DJB projects could improve Yamuna's water qualityNew sewage treatment plants may improve the Yamuna's water qualityLikely
- New waste collection drives may reduce pollution load on YamunaNew waste collection drives may reduce pollution load on YamunaPossible
Explainers that pass through Yamuna
Yamuna is a step on the way to someone elseAround Yamuna this week
News at the entities that move Yamuna most-
Haryana StructuralValmiki Jayanti celebrations were prominent in Doaba, Haryana, on October 1, 2026, attended by local dignitaries.Moves Yamuna
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Delhi Development Authority StructuralThe DDA proposes a long-term plan for the NCR, detailing the expansion of the Metro and Namo Bharat networks.Moves Yamuna
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Rekha Gupta OperationalAmit Shah chaired a security review meeting in Delhi and reviewed police preparedness with Rekha Gupta.Moves Yamuna
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Delhi Jal Board OperationalAmit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate development projects for the Delhi Jal Board on October 19, 2026.Moves Yamuna
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Narendra Modi OperationalPM recognition supports rural livelihood goals and women entrepreneurs boost millet demand and sales in Meghalaya.Moves Yamuna
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Delhi StructuralEarthquake tremors were reported across Kashmir, Punjab, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Delhi on October 25, 2026.Moves Yamuna
Connections
The 40 strongest of 62, 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 water while requiring constant governmental management due to pollution.
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Haryana Structural
Haryana relies on the Yamuna for its water share while actively supplying water and discharging chemical waste into the river.
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Rekha Gupta Operational
Rekha Gupta actively leads government campaigns focused on the environmental protection and cleanliness of the Yamuna river.
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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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Amit Shah Operational
Amit Shah actively influences and directs government projects aimed at improving the environmental health and management of the Yamuna river.
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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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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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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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Okhla barrage Operational
The Yamuna river physically passes through the Okhla barrage infrastructure.
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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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Narendra Modi Operational
Modi and the Government actively commit to and implement large-scale projects aimed at cleaning and managing 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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Noida Shared context
Yamuna is a major river whose flow and floodplains directly influence the geographical context and risk profile of the Noida region.
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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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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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Ghaziabad Operational
The Yamuna's rising river levels influence the flood risk managed by the Ghaziabad governmental agency.
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Municipal Corporation of Delhi Operational
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi actively manages waste, such as using biogas plants, to prevent pollution from entering the Yamuna River.
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Ken Structural
Flood water from Ken joins Yamuna during monsoon, establishing a functional supply chain.
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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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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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Kanpur Operational
The Yamuna river provides water supply to the region including Kanpur, establishing a functional co-action.
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Pushkar Singh Dhami Shared context
Pushkar Singh Dhami held a ceremony while situated on the Yamuna riverbank.
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special forces Shared context
Special forces conducted a training exercise within 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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Kumar Shared context
Kumar directs flood preparedness efforts along the Yamuna River.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Following court directions, local authorities and experts launched an initiative to manage rising water levels in the Yamuna and Ganga rivers.
- Demolition occurred in Yamuna floodplains while Ravi Kumar and Sumit Yadav took on new roles at Greater Noida Authority.
- Locals allege chemical waste was discharged from Haryana on October 15, 2026.
- An infrastructure survey has been initiated targeting homes located on the Yamuna river floodplains and in the Hindon area of Noida.
- Vivek Shukla mentioned Magh Mela preparations.
September 2026
11 events- Amit Shah directed a plan to clean the Yamuna river stretch in Delhi, including nearly doubling sewage treatment capacity.
- MLA Pankaj Singh addressed floodplain issues and urged a humanitarian approach to residents near the Yamuna.
- 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.
August 2026
9 events- IMD predicts heavy rainfall causing water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to rise.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
June 2026
21 events- PM Modi reiterated the government's commitment to cleaning the Yamuna river through various drives.
- The Yamuna river, which flows through Delhi, is facing severe pollution issues, low inflows, and shrinking due to high evaporation.
- 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 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.
- 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.