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.
Verma said that the national capital cannot be left vulnerable to the forces of nature, and the government departments are working on a war footing, with 24-hour duty.
From Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR, to the hilly states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, heavy rains over the last few days have caused floods, landslides and waterlogging, throwing normal life out of gear.
He said that forecasts suggest the level may cross the danger mark of 206 meters within the next 36 to 48 hours.
In the next one or two days, the water may touch the wall of Taj Mahal. In normal days, the water of Yamuna is at a considerable distance from Taj Mahal, but due to the release of water from Gokul Barrage and Hathini Kund, the water near touching the Taj Mahal boundary wall.
The CM stated that due to water being released from the Hathnikund Barrage and heavy rainfall in the Upper Yamuna region, the Central Water Commission has issued an advisory that the river’s level in Delhi may rise up to 206 meters.
