Fishermen Arrested For Catching Dolphin & Eating It Illegally: UP
Four fishermen, allegedly from Naseerpur village have been booked for allegedly illegally catching a dolphin from the Yamuna river and eating it. Notably Chail forest ranger Ravindra Kumar lodged a complaint with the police after a vistor captured a video of fishermen taking the dolphin on their shoulder, which went viral. Acting upon the registered case, the police arrested the four and launcged a detailed investigation.
Tags: Fishermen, UP news, dolphin, Yamuna River, arrested
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Yamuna River Water Level Crosses Danger Mark, Evacuation Underway
Despite assurance of Delhi Government, the flood situation in the region near Yamuna River is concerning. After days, the water level once again crossed the danger mark, leaving residents in a worried situation. The National Disaster Management authority and concerned officials are making efforts to evacuate people, especially those residing near the region. Furthermore, the rescue operation in the flood affected region of National capital is… read-more
Tags: Yamuna River, delhi news, national capital, Floods, AAP Government
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Yamuna River Water Level Is Above Danger Mark, Nothing To Worry
After a drop in water level, the Yamuna River is above danger water mark in Delhi, amid rainfall. On July 17, the water level in the Yamuna increased from 205.45 metres at 6am to 205.50 metres at 8am and 205.76 metres at 11:00am. Furthermore, Delhi Minister Atishi Singh said, "Delhi does not face any danger due to it but the people in relief camps are requested not to go back."
Tags: Yamuna River, water level, Atishi Singh, Environment news, Delhi
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Delhi Floods: Yamuna River Water Level Decreases With 207 Mark
The flood-like situation in Delhi is under control as the Yamuna River water level is below 208, watermark. On July 15, the Delhi Government said, the situation is better in the low-lying region and restoration work to tackle the damage done by heavy to very heavy rainfall in the past few days. Delhi Public Work Minister Atishi said a day's time would be needed to return to normal.
Tags: Yamuna River, water level, Delhi Government, Floods, Disaster Management
Courtesy: ANI News
Delhi Floods: 3 Children Went For Bathing Drowned
At least three children drowned while bathing in flood water in Delhi's Mukundpur on July 14. The children drowned in a ditch at a metro construction site after they jumped in it to have a bath. The mishap occurred around 3:00 in the afternoon. Soon after the incident, the trio were rushed to a hospital, where they were declared dead. Meanwhile, flood situation in low-lying area is under restoration.
Tags: Delhi Floods, Drowned, children, Yamuna River, Indian Environment
Courtesy: India Today
Yamuna River Crosses Danger Water Level, Govt Issues Advisory
Although the rain situation is under control in Delhi, floods in the low-lying regions, especially near the Yamuna River, are a major concern for the authority. Notably, the Yamuna River watermark crosses 208.60 levels, resulting in trouble and flash floods for the neighbouring residents. Furthermore, the traffic police also restricted vehicular movement and urged people to take alternative routes, as the rescue and preventive measures are… read-more
Tags: flash floods, Indian News, Yamuna River, Delhi Floods, Advisory
Courtesy: ANI News
Delhi CM Kejriwal Writes Letter To Amit Shah Over Yamuna River Issue
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wrote a letter to Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, regarding the flood and Yamuna River water rise situation in the national capital. On July 12, Kejriwal asked for the Central Government's intervention in the release of water from the Hathinikund barrage in Haryana. Kejriwal said the water level in Yamuna isn't increasing due to rain but because of the water released from the Hathinikund barrage.
Tags: Yamuna River, Arvind Kejriwal, Amit Shah, Delhi Floods, Haryana River
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Yamuna River Water Crosses Danger Mark, People Evacuated
The Delhi Disaster management authority evacuated people near the Yamuna River region, as the water level crosses the danger mark. On July 11, the river crossed the 206 watermark, amid heavy to very heavy rainfall which lashed the national capital in the past few days. At least 41 people died in the past 48-hours. Moreover, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert and urged people to stay indoors.
Tags: Yamuna River, Danger Mark, Delhi Disaster Management, rainfall, IMD
Courtesy: APB Live
Delhi Yamuna River Crosses Danger Mark, Evacuation Process Underway
Authorities in Delhi started evacuating people living in the low-lying areas near the Yamuna banks, as the water level in the river rose to 206.18 metres, much above the danger mark of 205.33 metres. The concerned officials started the evacuation on September 27, amid the danger mark, the highest this year so far. East Delhi District Magistrate Anil Banka is conducting the evacuation process and alerted people.
Tags: Yamuna River, Danger Mark, evacuation, District Management, alert
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Water Levels In Yamuna & Betwa Rivers Increase; 3000 Residents Relocated To Shelter Camps
Water levels of Yamuna and Betwa rivers in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district have surged, creating a flood-like condition. Hamirpur is located between Yamuna and Betwa rivers. Hamirpur DM Chandra Bhushan stated, "Our workers are present in 20 villages as 8,000 to 9,000 people have been affected by flood and they have been shifted to higher altitude. The rest 3,000 people have been shifted to the shelter campus arranged by us."
Tags: Yamuna River, rising water level, Betwa river, shelter camps, residents
Courtesy: Zee news