Jun 7, 2024 · The Yamuna River is one of the most significant rivers in India, stretching over 1,376 kilometres from its origin in the Himalayas to its confluence with the Ganges. As it passes through Delhi, the river plays a crucial role in the city's economic activities, social life, and ecological balance.

1 day ago · The Yamuna River is “virtually non-existent” in Delhi and even if the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) treats all its sewage up to required standards, it would still stay polluted due to the lack of freshwater flow downstream of Wazirabad, a report by the parliamentary standing committee on water resources has found.

Sep 5, 2024 · Influences the cultural and historical heritage of cities along its banks, such as Delhi, Agra, and Mathura. The Yamuna River begins its journey at the Yamunotri Glacier, nestled in the lower Himalayas at around 6,387 meters above sea level. This glacier, located in Uttarakhand, is where the Yamuna originates.

River Yamuna with its extremely rich riparian ecosystem and vast floodplains on both its eastern and western banks, flows on the eastern edge of the city of Delhi, from the north to the south [covering approximately 52 kilometres] from Palla to Jaitpur.

Jul 16, 2023 · The Yamuna in Delhi, which is for the most part of the year no more than a ribbon of polluted water, rose to 208.66 metres on Thursday evening, causing Delhi’s worst flooding on record. The river touched 207.49 m in 1978, the year in which records started to be maintained.

Feb 16, 2025 · Delhi receives 90% of its fresh water supply from river Yamuna, river Ganga and the Bhakra storage (via western Yamuna canal). Delhi is endowed due to its proximity to the Ganga and...

Feb 15, 2025 · In its upper reaches, the river is clean. It flows through Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand before entering Delhi. While the Yamuna flows for about 1,376 km, a mere 22-km stretch...

Feb 26, 2025 · Yamuna River, major river of northern India, primarily in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the country’s most sacred rivers. Near Prayagraj (Allahabad), it joins the Ganges (Ganga) River.

Jul 17, 2023 · Souzeina Mushtaq and Praveen K. Chaudhry have been visiting the Yamuna river at Ghat 24 in Delhi for several years, and discuss some of the issues — and hopes — in this final ‘India at 75’ post. Throughout history, rivers have been crucial to the birth of civilisations.

Mar 6, 2025 · Delhi govt has initiated steps to clean Delhi's lifeline, the Yamuna. All drains in the city will be connected to sewage treatment plants with enhanced capacities to prevent untreated wastewater from flowing into the river. Minister Parvesh Verma said that common effluent treatment plants would also be constructed in industrial areas to deal with chemical waste.