yamuna floodplain

Directions came as part of a wider review of flood preparedness in the district

310 Families Get 15 Days To Move Out Of Flood-Prone Area

Delhi government has greenlit a 4.7-km flood wall along the Yamuna's western bank, aiming to protect areas like Civil Lines and Kashmere Gate from inundation. This project, expected before the next monsoon, is touted as a permanent fix for recurring floods. However, experts raise concerns about potential impacts on groundwater and the local ecosystem.

Orders Fresh Inspection Of yamuna floodplain Mining Site, Seeks Report

Delhi's 10th Yamuna bridge project, intended to save commuters time, has instead wasted years due to poor planning, piecemeal clearances, and serial delays. Issues like unacquired land, tree permissions, and engineering challenges, compounded by the pandemic, have significantly inflated public costs beyond official figures.

Noida Authority is planning a massive infrastructure upgrade, including a 10-lane Pushta Road bypass and a 1.4-km elevated link, to connect Delhi to the Yamuna Expressway and the upcoming Noida International Airport. This ambitious project aims to ease anticipated traffic congestion and create a vital alternative corridor for commuters.

Two men were apprehended attempting to attach GPS trackers to the official vehicle of Ghaziabad's district mining officer. The incident occurred within his housing society, shortly after intensified action against illegal sand mining on the yamuna floodplains. Police are investigating the motive and attempting to identify the suspects.