Cleaning the Yamuna remains one of the top priorities of the Delhi Government and has long been a major issue of concern in the national capital due to the river’s severe pollution levels over the years.
According to officials, the primary objective of the LG and CM’s visit was to assess the progress of the Yamuna riverfront development and review departmental preparedness for challenges faced during the summer and the upcoming monsoon.
Delhi Jal Board on Sunday shared some facts related to Yamuna, stating that the untreated sewage going into the river through drains is one of the biggest contributors to the pollution.
Delhi's Minister of Law and Justice Kapil Mishra handed over a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to Deepa Nailwal, wife of the deceased, as an ex gratia assistance by the state government.
The track is proposed to be built on both sides of the river, starting from Wazirabad Yamuna Bridge, up to NH-24 and then extending to Kalindi Kunj bio- diversity park.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has stated that making the Yamuna River clean and pure is a firm commitment of her government.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) at 73, ‘satisfactory’ category, at 4 pm.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the likelihood of thunderstorms on Saturday
Many of the rescued animals were either pregnant, lactating, or young puppies, left to fend for themselves trapped in submerged lanes for hours without food or shelter.
The CM shared that to manage the flow of the river, most barricades on city-side drains have been closed, and based on current data, water levels are not expected to surpass past records.
