Water from Haryana barrage sent to Delhi ‘intentionally’: AAP's Sanjay Singh
1 year, 5 months ago

Water from Haryana barrage sent to Delhi ‘intentionally’: AAP's Sanjay Singh

Hindustan Times  

With the Yamuna river in Delhi flowing above the danger mark for days creating flood-like situation across the city, Aam Aadmi Party on Friday alleged that the BJP through its government in Haryana is "intentionally" diverting the water to the national capital. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar, said, "In case of a flood, water is released from Hathni Kund towards Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi in balanced quantities. Had water been released equally towards all the three states, the areas of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh adjacent to the Yamuna would have been safe." He also said that the seven BJP MPs should have appealed to the Haryana government and the Prime Minister to release water equally in UP, Haryana and Delhi, but they did not do so.

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Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the flood situation was improving as the water flowing above the danger mark in Brahmaputra river and its tributaries continued to recede.. Chief Minister Sarma has claimed that the Assam flood situation has improved and water is receding, while the SDRF also begins rescues in Hailakandi district CM Sarma, who was …

Haryana closed barrage gates releasing water to city, says Atishi; Cong., BJP corner AAP govt.
6 months ago

Haryana closed barrage gates releasing water to city, says Atishi; Cong., BJP corner AAP govt.

The Hindu  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Sunday alleged that the city is not getting its share of the Yamuna water as BJP-ruled Haryana has “closed” all gates of Hathnikund barrage from where water is released to the Capital. Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav also said Ms. Atishi was indulging in “political showmanship” and she should have instead taken effective steps to …

Haryana govt. has closed all gates of barrage that releases water to Delhi: AAP’s Atishi
6 months ago

Haryana govt. has closed all gates of barrage that releases water to Delhi: AAP’s Atishi

The Hindu  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on June 23 said the Haryana government has closed all gates of Hathnikund Barrage that is used to release water for Delhi, and added that she will continue her indefinite hunger strike over it. Ms. Atishi's indefinite hunger strike to demand water for Delhi, which is under the grip of a severe water crisis and scorching …

In Frames | Delhi's heatwave and water crisis
6 months ago

In Frames | Delhi's heatwave and water crisis

The Hindu  

A stone’s throw from Chanakyapuri, Delhi’s Diplomatic enclave, and not far from the Prime Minister’s residence, there is a fight for survival every time a water tanker enters Sanjay Camp. While the Aam Aadmi Party-run Delhi government has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-run Haryana government for not releasing Delhi’s share of water, the BJP has blamed AAP’s mismanagement of water …

Delhi News: Water cannons used against those protesting over water crisis
6 months ago

Delhi News: Water cannons used against those protesting over water crisis

Live Mint  

Delhi water crisis: As Delhi residents continue to stand in long queues amid the heatwave to get water, the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and workers on Saturday protested in the national capital. Atishi blames BJP Delhi Water Minister Atishi, who is on an indefinite fast over the Delhi water crisis at Bhogal in south Delhi, on Saturday once again blamed …

Giving enough water to Delhi: Haryana minister reiterates stand
6 months ago

Giving enough water to Delhi: Haryana minister reiterates stand

Hindustan Times  

Terming the allegations of Delhi government baseless, minister of state for irrigation and water resources Abhe Singh Yadav on Thursday said that Haryana is currently supplying 1,050 cusecs of water to Delhi, exceeding the mandated 719 cusecs allocation. Yadav said that on June 18, a joint team from the Central Water Commission and the Upper Yamuna River Board measured the …

Delhi Water Crisis: 'Haryana government stopped the rightful water of Delhi' Claims Sanjay Singh
6 months ago

Delhi Water Crisis: 'Haryana government stopped the rightful water of Delhi' Claims Sanjay Singh

ABP News  

Sanjay Singh Statement On Delhi Water Crisis: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding the Delhi water crisis. BJP leaders say that the Haryana government should get the rightful water of Delhi. While BJP is accusing Delhi government of mismanagement and corruption, AAP leaders say that BJP people do not want to provide …

Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of orchestrating water crisis in Delhi, BJP reacts
6 months, 1 week ago

Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of orchestrating water crisis in Delhi, BJP reacts

India TV News  

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over its protests against the Delhi government, accusing it of "orchestrating" the water crisis in the national capital. "BJP- Targeting BJP over the recent vandalisation at Chhattarpur Jal Board office, AAP Rajya Sabha MP said, "How the people of Delhi would …

Centre’s help sought to get Yamuna water: Delhi Minister Atishi
6 months, 1 week ago

Centre’s help sought to get Yamuna water: Delhi Minister Atishi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : Delhi Water Minister Atishi said on Saturday that the city’s water production has dropped to 932 MGD due to “inadequate inflow of water into Yamuna from Haryana.” Atishi said the water level at the Wazirabad barrage had plunged six feet to 668.5, and the water received from the Munak canal reached 902 cusecs. She said Himachal Pradesh …

Release water on humanitarian grounds, Delhi govt. to Haryana
6 months, 1 week ago

Release water on humanitarian grounds, Delhi govt. to Haryana

The Hindu  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Saturday said the Delhi government has urged Haryana to release additional water into the Munak canal for the Capital on “humanitarian grounds”. Reacting to it, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva accused the ruling AAP of enacting a “drama” while failing to plug the leakages in the Munak canal and prevent the “theft of water” from …

Delhi Water Crisis: Supreme Court Directs Delhi Govt To Approach Yamuna River Board For Assistance
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Supreme Court Directs Delhi Govt To Approach Yamuna River Board For Assistance

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday wrapped the Himachal Pradesh government for making misleading and 'incorrect' statements in court that it has surplus water of 137 cusec that it can release to Delhi government to deal with the water crisis if Haryana government allows passage. The Delhi government led by AAP had approached the top court seeking direction to BJP led …

Delhi Water Crisis: SC Pulls Up AAP Govt Over Details, Hearing To Be Resumed Today | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Water Crisis: SC Pulls Up AAP Govt Over Details, Hearing To Be Resumed Today | ABP News

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Delhi government over its failure to tackle the tanker mafia operating in the national capital. However, the Delhi government maintained that the Haryana government is obstructing water to Delhi and they have taken action to control water wastage in the national capital. The court ordered that the Delhi government should file an …

As Supreme Court Slams Govt Over ‘Wastage’, A Look At Delhi Water Crisis, And The 'Tanker Mafia'
6 months, 1 week ago

As Supreme Court Slams Govt Over ‘Wastage’, A Look At Delhi Water Crisis, And The 'Tanker Mafia'

News 18  

The heatwave is back in Delhi after a short spell of rain and thunderstorm a couple of weeks ago. The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up the issue, and lambasted the AAP government in Delhi for wastage of water and ‘tanker mafia’ in the capital. The Delhi Jal Board’s summer bulletin on Tuesday reported that Delhi’s total water production was …

Delhi minister's big allegation on Haryana amid water crisis in Capital
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi minister's big allegation on Haryana amid water crisis in Capital

Hindustan Times  

Delhi minister Atishi on Tuesday accused neighbouring state Haryana of lying on water released to the national capital. Statistics by Haryana government show that from May 1 to May 22, they have released 719 cusec for CLC and 330 cusec in DSB, as per the affidavit submitted in Supreme Court,” Atishi said at a briefing. “Even between 7 June and …

War of words between Atishi, Haryana CM over supply of water to Delhi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

War of words between Atishi, Haryana CM over supply of water to Delhi

The Hindu  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on June 9 wrote to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, saying the Capital was facing a major water crisis and asking him to ensure that 1,050 cusecs of water is released in the Yamuna river through the Munak canal. Hitting back at Aam Aadmi Party ’s Delhi government, Mr. Saini said Haryana has been supplying …

AAP: Haryana is not releasing sufficient water to Delhi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

AAP: Haryana is not releasing sufficient water to Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party government on Saturday alleged that Haryana has released only 840 cusecs of water into the Munak Canal, against the Capital’s share of 1,050 cusecs per day. Atishi said that according to the water agreement between Delhi and Haryana, Haryana has to release 1,050 cusecs of water every day, and even in summer, this should not drop …

Haryana not releasing water meant for Delhi: AAP minister Atishi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana not releasing water meant for Delhi: AAP minister Atishi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Water Minister Atishi said on Friday that the Haryana government is “not releasing” the water for the city despite the Supreme Court’s orders. Atishi’s remarks came a day after the apex court directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water to Delhi and asked Haryana to facilitate its flow. Delhi BJP president Virendra …

Haryana stopping water, says Delhi; ‘cheap politics’, responds state
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana stopping water, says Delhi; ‘cheap politics’, responds state

Hindustan Times  

Delhi water minister Atishi on Friday said the Haryana government was “conspiring against Delhi” by releasing less water into the Yamuna, depleting water levels in the river over the last five days — the latest allegation on the water dispute between the two states. The data shared by the minister ssuggested that from June 2 to 7, the water level …

SC asks Himachal to release water for city, Haryana to let it pass
6 months, 2 weeks ago

SC asks Himachal to release water for city, Haryana to let it pass

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water to Delhi by Friday, while also instructing Haryana to facilitate the release through the Wazirabad barrage, ensuring the water reaches the Capital immediately to mitigate the shortage of drinking water. It pointed out that since Himachal Pradesh has shown willingness to …

Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi Govt Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions For Immediate Release Of Water From Haryana
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi Govt Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions For Immediate Release Of Water From Haryana

Live Law  

In a recent development, the Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to the State of Haryana for immediate release of water to the crisis-hit national capital.Referring to the severe heatwave conditions prevailing in north India, particularly Delhi, the plea states that there is extraordinary and excessive surge of water demand in the capital. In a recent development, …

Delhi Govt Moves SC Over Water Crisis, Seeks Increased Supply from Haryana, UP
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Govt Moves SC Over Water Crisis, Seeks Increased Supply from Haryana, UP

News 18  

Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court regarding the water problem in the national capital. In its plea, the Delhi government has informed the Supreme Court that the city’s water demand has surged due to ongoing heatwave conditions and they are urging neighbouring Haryana to release additional water for a month to address the crisis. Emphasizing the collective responsibility to …

With water crisis looming, Delhi to move SC for additional water from neighbours
6 months, 3 weeks ago

With water crisis looming, Delhi to move SC for additional water from neighbours

Hindustan Times  

With Delhi in the grip of a heatwave and ensuing acute water shortage, Delhi water minister Atishi on Thursday said that the government will approach the Supreme Court to get additional raw water from neighbouring Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a press conference after a review meeting that included urban development minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, senior government officials and chief secretary …

Deadly floods in India’s Himalayas after lake bursts through major dam
1 year, 2 months ago

Deadly floods in India’s Himalayas after lake bursts through major dam

Al Jazeera  

Ice-cold floodwaters have swept through mountain towns in India’s Himalayan northeast, killing at least 40 people, washing away houses and bridges, and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority said in a statement that more than 2,000 people had been rescued, adding that state authorities set up 26 relief camps for more than …

Himachal, Punjab, Haryana grapple with floods, health issues amid incessant rain
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal, Punjab, Haryana grapple with floods, health issues amid incessant rain

India Today  

Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana have been reeling from catastrophic floods following incessant rain since the onset of the monsoon season this year. Amid the monsoon mayhem, health officials have also raised concerns about snake bites, along with health issues arising out of fever and diarrhea, especially in areas worst hit. Haryana Health and Home Minister Anil Vij told India …

In pics: Severe waterlogging in Amritsar as rain pounds Punjab, Haryana
1 year, 5 months ago

In pics: Severe waterlogging in Amritsar as rain pounds Punjab, Haryana

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Severe waterlogging in Amritsar as rain pounds Punjab, Haryana Heavy rain lashed northern states like Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, leading to flash floods and waterlogging in many cities.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Overflowing Ghaggar river in Haryana's Panchkula due to heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. 2 / 5 View …

In pics: Severe waterlogging in Amritsar as rain pounds Punjab, Haryana
1 year, 5 months ago

In pics: Severe waterlogging in Amritsar as rain pounds Punjab, Haryana

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Severe waterlogging in Amritsar as rain pounds Punjab, Haryana Heavy rain lashed northern states like Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, leading to flash floods and waterlogging in many cities.. Heavy rain lashed northern states like Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, leading to flash floods and waterlogging in many cities. 1 / 5 Overflowing Ghaggar river in Haryana's Panchkula …

Flood threat looms over 3 border districts as water released in Ujh river
1 year, 5 months ago

Flood threat looms over 3 border districts as water released in Ujh river

Hindustan Times  

People living near the banks of the Ujh and Ravi rivers and low-lying areas in Gurdaspur and Pathankot districts were evacuated to safer places on Wednesday after 2.60 lakh cusecs were released in the Ujh. As a result of the heavy rains in hilly areas, 2.60 lakh cusecs water was released in the Ujh river, Gurdaspur deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal …

Delhi vs Haryana: Why Hathnikund Barrage is Caught in Storm as the Yamuna Swells
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi vs Haryana: Why Hathnikund Barrage is Caught in Storm as the Yamuna Swells

The Quint  

Built on the Yamuna river, the Hathnikund barrage is located on the border of Haryana's Yamuna Nagar and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Water from the Hathnikund barrage is released in three directions: Eastern Yamuna Canal: With a capacity of around 7,000 cusecs, the water is diverted towards UP for irrigation purposes. Western Yamuna Canal: This canal, which has a capacity …

Uttarakhand: Haridwar on Alert as Ganga Reaches Warning Level, Bhimgoda Barrage Gate Damaged
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand: Haridwar on Alert as Ganga Reaches Warning Level, Bhimgoda Barrage Gate Damaged

News 18  

A high alert has been sounded in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar after Ganga river reached the warning level amid heavy rainfall, damaging one gate of the Bhimgoda Barrage. The water level in Haridwar’s Ganga went above the warning level of 293 metres on Sunday after a sluice gate of the Bhimgoda barrage near Har Ki Pauri ghat was damaged, prompting authorities to …

Flood situation eases but more rain likely
1 year, 5 months ago

Flood situation eases but more rain likely

Hindustan Times  

The water levels in Yamuna continued to recede on Sunday, reaching below 206m, the level at which evacuations are ordered, and the irrigation and flood control department stated that the river is expected to drop below the danger mark of 205.33 later in the night, in an encouraging sign before the start of a new week when traffic is expected …

Delhi floods: Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi Marlena for playing politics
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods: Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi Marlena for playing politics

Op India  

On Sunday, BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party politicians for blaming other States for flooding in Delhi and Punjab. We experience pain and misery beyond human imagination, yet we do not blame others.” Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasised, “Because we know that nature does not recognise geography.” The development comes days …

Delhi Flood Highlights: 3 Boys Drown in Water-filled Pit in Dwarka; PM Modi Speaks to LG About Situation
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Flood Highlights: 3 Boys Drown in Water-filled Pit in Dwarka; PM Modi Speaks to LG About Situation

News 18  

Delhi Floods: PM Modi Dials LG to Take Stock of Situation on Ground, Says Sources Amid a flood-like situation in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dialed Immediately on his arrival in Delhi, PM spoke to LG Vinai Kumar Saxena about the status of Yamuna and the situation on ground, News18 sources have said. pic.twitter.com/aVDmlTlw39 — ANI July 15, …

‘Not a natural calamity’: Delhi, Haryana continue to clash over Hathnikund water
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Not a natural calamity’: Delhi, Haryana continue to clash over Hathnikund water

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday reiterated its allegations that the flooding of the Yamuna in Delhi was not a natural calamity, but was caused by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Haryana government releasing water from the Hathnikund barrage only towards the Capital, instead of releasing water equitably into other canals. The Haryana government hit back, calling the allegations baseless, accusing …

Delhi govt evading its responsibilities: Haryana minister Dalal
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi govt evading its responsibilities: Haryana minister Dalal

Hindustan Times  

Agriculture minister JP Dalal on Saturday hit out at Delhi government over its ministers’ claim that the Haryana government had prevented water from the Hathnikund barrage from entering Uttar Pradesh, instead diverting it into Yamuna river. Dalal’s comments came after Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi Singh blamed the Haryana government for the flood-like situation in Delhi. “The Haryana government …

Delhi Floods Caused Under Conspiracy by BJP, Claims AAP
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Floods Caused Under Conspiracy by BJP, Claims AAP

News 18  

Delhi Cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday alleged that floods in the city were caused by the BJP-led Centre and Haryana government wilfully releasing water towards the national capital. Addressing a press conference here, Bharadwaj said it has not rained in Delhi in the last 3-4 days, yet still, the water level in Yamuna reached 208.66 metres. As part of …

‘We don't blame anyone': Haryana minister hits back at AAP over Delhi floods
1 year, 5 months ago

‘We don't blame anyone': Haryana minister hits back at AAP over Delhi floods

Hindustan Times  

Haryana home minister Anil Vij on Saturday hit back at the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government over the flood situation in Delhi. Delhi floods LIVE coverage Haryana home minister Anil Vij. Vij's statement comes in response to the attacks by Delhi minister Atishi who questioned the Haryana government why all water from the Hathnikund Barrage was released only for the …

ITO barrage under Haryana govt, but it doesn’t care: Arvind Kejriwal on floods
1 year, 5 months ago

ITO barrage under Haryana govt, but it doesn’t care: Arvind Kejriwal on floods

Live Mint  

As the Yamuna floodwaters submerged the busy ITO intersection, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Haryana government, saying that the barrage is in their control but “it has no interest”. Speaking after taking stock of the situation at Delhi’s ITO, Arvind Kejriwal said, “ITO barrage under Haryana govt's control but it has no interest. Will request …

Rivers in flood-hit Assam continue to flow above danger marks as rain continues
1 year, 5 months ago

Rivers in flood-hit Assam continue to flow above danger marks as rain continues

Hindustan Times  

Brahmaputra, Disang and Beki rivers were flowing above danger levels as Assam continued to receive heavy rainfall. Officials said 179 villages across 10 districts were flooded and seven people have died so far due to floods this year. In a tweet, Assam’s urban affairs minister Ashok Singhal said the state has been facing floods and the government has been tackling …

Delhi floods Highlights: Incessant rainfall leads to waterlogging, floods as Yamuna swells
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods Highlights: Incessant rainfall leads to waterlogging, floods as Yamuna swells

India TV News  

Weather HIGHLIGHTS: The water level in Yamuna, which stood at 208.63 metres at 10 pm on Thursday, went down to 208.40 at 9 am in the morning today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also made phone calls to Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inquire about the flood situation in Delhi. Meanwhile, a flood situation …

AAP, BJP spar over release of water from Hathnikund, ITO barrages
1 year, 5 months ago

AAP, BJP spar over release of water from Hathnikund, ITO barrages

The Hindu  

With the rising water level of the Yamuna causing flooding in many parts of the city, AAP and the BJP continued to spar on Thursday after 1.62 lakh cusecs of water was released from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana. Hitting back, Devender Singh, Haryana CM’s adviser, said AAP’s allegation was “absolutely false” as Hathnikund is a barrage and there is …

Holding Excess Water in Hathnikund Barrage Could Lead to Bigger Damage: Haryana Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Holding Excess Water in Hathnikund Barrage Could Lead to Bigger Damage: Haryana Minister

News 18  

Amid the blame game over water flow from the Hathnikund barrage increasing the Yamuna level in Delhi, Haryana Education Minister Kanwar Pal Thursday said not releasing excess water from the barrage could lead to a ”bigger damage”. ”When there are floods or heavy rains as we not releasing excess water from the barrage could lead to a ”bigger damage”.saw in …

OPINION | UNPRECEDENTED FLOOD IN DELHI
1 year, 5 months ago

OPINION | UNPRECEDENTED FLOOD IN DELHI

India TV News  

Delhi is witnessing unprecedented flood with the river Yamuna flowing at a historic high level of 208.62 metres, surpassing the 1978 record of 207.47 metrs. The question arises: if Yamuna water level rises every year because of release of water from Hathni Kund barrage in Haryana, why solid, permanent measures were not taken? It is true the Yamuna is in …

India’s capital faces drinking water shortage after pumps flooded
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s capital faces drinking water shortage after pumps flooded

Al Jazeera  

The Yamuna river that flows through New Delhi is at its highest level in 45 years after unusually heavy downpours. Supplies of drinking water in New Delhi will fall by a quarter on Thursday and Friday because three treatment plants have been flooded, the city government said, as the Yamuna river overflows after incessant rain. Northern Indian states near New …

India monsoon rains updates | Reduction in rainfall over Himachal, Punjab, Haryana from today: IMD
1 year, 5 months ago

India monsoon rains updates | Reduction in rainfall over Himachal, Punjab, Haryana from today: IMD

The Hindu  

The rain ebbed in some places in north India and pelted down in others on July 11 with at least seven more people dead and hundreds stranded as raging waters gushed through villages, towns and fields – from Rajasthan to Himachal Pradesh. State governments stepped up relief and rescue efforts in the affected districts, navigating the trail of destruction left …

Delhi rains: Yamuna crosses danger mark, evacuation begins, old bridge closed
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi rains: Yamuna crosses danger mark, evacuation begins, old bridge closed

Live Mint  

In Delhi, the Yamuna River has exceeded the evacuation mark of 206 metres, prompting the relocation of people residing in flood-prone areas to safer locations, said officials on Tuesday, adding that it crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres in the national capital yesterday evening. Here are top 10 updates on Delhi weather 1) The rail traffic over the old …

Delhi Reels Under Heavy Rains As Yamuna Breaches Danger Mark; Kejriwal Says No Flood Threat
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Reels Under Heavy Rains As Yamuna Breaches Danger Mark; Kejriwal Says No Flood Threat

News 18  

Evacuation of people living in low lying areas of Yamuna floodplains began Monday evening with the river crossing the danger mark due to release of water from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana amid heavy rains in the northern belt of the country. The Yamuna crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres in Delhi as torrential rains pummelled the upper catchment areas …

Torrential rains lash several states across north India; IMD issues red alerts for several states
1 year, 5 months ago

Torrential rains lash several states across north India; IMD issues red alerts for several states

Firstpost  

A combination of a western disturbance and monsoonal winds is causing an extreme rainfall spell throughout northwest India, including Delhi, which received the most rain in a single day in July since 1982 Over a dozen deaths have been recorded in north India in the last 24 hours, as torrential rains lashed several states for the second day in a …

Videos: Gurugram roads severely waterlogged, NH48 flooded after heavy rainfall
1 year, 5 months ago

Videos: Gurugram roads severely waterlogged, NH48 flooded after heavy rainfall

India Today  

As the Delhi-NCR region received heavy rainfall in the early hours of Sunday, several roads in Gurugram witnessed severe waterlogging. #WATCH | Haryana: Severe waterlogging witnessed in several parts of Gurugram after incessant rain pic.twitter.com/zYiDPnSSut — ANI June 25, 2023 #WATCH | Haryana: Waterlogging in parts of Gurugram after rain lashed the city pic.twitter.com/XjaqnGwKPj — ANI June 25, 2023 The …

Water deficit state: Haryana’s water demand supply chasm widening
1 year, 7 months ago

Water deficit state: Haryana’s water demand supply chasm widening

Hindustan Times  

Haryana is experiencing a water deficit of about 14 billion cubic metre annually with the total water demand across all sectors going up to about 34.96 billion cubic metre per year. As per a first-of-a-kind integrated water resources plan to conserve water presented by the Haryana Water Resources Authority at the recently held ‘Water Conclave’ at Panchkula, the actual delivery …

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