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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said Yamuna revival depends on public participation after a large-scale cleanliness campaign was conducted across 28 ghats in Delhi.
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.
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.
Delhi’s Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday conducted an on-ground inspection to assess the rising water level of the Yamuna river.
The flood situation in Varanasi and Prayagraj worsened on Sunday as the waters of the Ganga, Yamuna, and other rivers entered several localities.
According to Gupta, illegal sand mining not only weakens the river’s embankments and increases the risk of floods but also causes significant ecological damage.
