Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh said that Congress has taken a pledge to make Chhath Puja like the 'Maha Kumbh' when it returns to power, and will build a separate Chhath Ghat at the Yamuna banks, which will be declared as a separate district and named as Sharada Sinha Ghat.
Yamuna Vatika photos: The project includes dedicated space for children’s play, featuring eco-friendly play equipment as well as open-air seating along the existing slopes.
A shocking viral video shows a woman washing her hair in the foam-polluted Yamuna River during Chhath Puja, raising health and environmental alarms. Despite warnings, devotees continued rituals in the toxic water.
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Virendra Sachdeva, who took a dip in the Yamuna river to protest against the AAP government, reminded former CM Kejriwal of his promises that he would clean the river by 2025.
The pollution level in Delhi is rising as the AQI crossed 270 on Saturday. The Delhi government has initiated steps to control air pollution in the national capital. In line with that 523 teams have inspected 2,764 construction sites so far.
IIT experts warned the Supreme Court that desilting the Yamuna River could jeopardise the stability of the Taj Mahal and nearby structures. A report highlighted the environmental impact, river pollution, and the urgent need for action to protect this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Minister said that the water level of the river has reached 204.35 metre at the Old Railway Bridge and the warning level is at 204.5 metre.
Chhath Puja is celebrated every year with much exuberance in states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bengal. However, celebrations are also witnessed in the national capital, where a large section of people from the aforementioned states live.
The four-day festival of Chhath Puja will begin on November 17. The authorities decorate ghats along the Yamuna River and deploy heavy security personnel to ensure the safety of the festival.
The Yamuna's water level in Delhi followed a downward trend Wednesday morning after the river crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres for a brief period on Tuesday following torrential rain in the river's upper catchment areas over the past two days.
Earlier, Yamuna swelled to a record 208.66 metres on July 13, breaching its previous record and penetrating deeper into the city than in more than four decades. The development triggered fear of floods among the people living in low-lying areas along Yamuna.
The water level of the Yamuna crossed the warning mark of 204.50 metres in Delhi following torrential rain in the river's upper catchment areas over the past two days.
Delhi: Two boys who had gone to take a bath in the Yamuna River are feared to have drowned. A search operation is underway.
Yamuna River water level: Notably, the danger mark of the Yamuna is 205.33 meters. After days of receding, the Yamuna water level in the national capital once again crossed the danger mark amid incessant rains in Delhi and adjoining areas.
Yamuna River water level update: Further increase in the water level of the river is expected to impact relief and rehabilitation work in the flood-affected low-lying areas of the capital, officials said.
The Yamuna breached the danger mark following a surge in discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage into the river after heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
Torrential rainfall has led to flood-like situations in several parts of Gujarat. It is to be noted that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on high alert to rescue people stuck in heavy water flow regions.
The Yamuna had been receding gradually after reaching an all-time high of 208.66 metres on July 13. The water level reached 205.34 metres at 6 pm on Friday which may further rise to 205.45 metres by 11 pm.
Delhi weather: The India Meteorological Department has also predicted overcast conditions in several regions of the city during the day.
The Central Water Commission's (CWC) data showed the water level reached 205.8 metres at 6 pm. It is expected to drop to 205.45 metres by 4 am on Thursday.
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