UP: Three rescued, 3 missing during Ganesha idol immersion in Yamuna at Agra
Six people who had gone for Ganesha idol immersion drowned in the Yamuna River in Agra, an official statement said.
Six people who had gone for Ganesha idol immersion drowned in the Yamuna River in Agra, an official statement said.
The water level in the Yamuna River has once again risen above the danger mark, reaching 205.39 meters at the…
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As the water level in the Hindon River rose on Saturday, water entered houses located nearby.
The Divisional Commissioner in the presence of the District Magistrates provided an overview of the current situation including the measures being undertaken by the government and updates on relief efforts.
A crowd gathered at the Yamuna Ghat near Kalindi Kunj in the morning was dispersed by police and district officials, and people were re-directed towards designated spots to observe the rituals.
Praveen Kumar, regional officer, UPPCB, said that the 'untapped sewage' from Shahdara drain that enters from Delhi was responsible for the poor condition of Yamuna, besides additional pollutants from Kondli drain and Hindon river.
Rivers are our life-lines and our future is intricately linked to the health of our holy rivers, added Vrindavan green activist Madhu Mangal.
A similar approach is found in the 2015 Paris Agreement, where state parties are required to prepare ambitious road maps for their climate actions voluntarily.
The photos come at a time when Delhi and its adjoining NCR region is grappling with unprecedented PM 2.5 levels and the Delhi government had to issue a health advisory and asking people to "remain indoors".
