Is Yamuna River Drying Up?

"The Yamuna has almost dried up. The water level in the Wazirabad pond has dipped to 669.40 feet, the lowest this year so far,” said the official, reported NDTV. “Consequently, the production capacity at Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants has further dropped to 60 to 70%.”

Is Yamuna river disappearing?

Yamuna, a river which has helped in the development of civilization along its banks, which has fulfilled the water needs of four states of the country, today is on the brink of extinction. The river which is referred as the mother by many is now fighting for its very existence.

Why is Yamuna river drying up?

Water production in Delhi

Nearly 90% of the water needs of Delhi are met by Ganga and Yamuna river waters. The rising temperatures result in the drying up of Yamuna. “Demand is higher in the summer, and supply is now low with the river drying up,” the official told the Indian Express.

Is Yamuna still polluted?

However, due to high-density of population and rapid industrialization today the Yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers in the world, especially around New Delhi, the capital of India.

Is Ganga river drying up?

According to a study by the IIT-Kharagpur, Ganga, one of India's holiest rivers is drying up and has seen "unprecedented low levels of water in several lower reaches".

Yamuna River Drying Up, Delhi’s Water Crisis To Worsen

Is Saraswati a river?

Considered sacred by millions of Indians, Saraswati is one among the trio of India's holy rivers, along with Ganga and Yamuna. As per the documents submitted by the Haryana government in the recent case, around 6000 years ago the Saraswati river disappeared due to tectonic disturbances, impacting its tributaries.

Which river has dried up in India?

"The Yamuna has almost dried up. The water level in the Wazirabad pond has dipped to 669.40 feet, the lowest this year so far,” said the official, reported NDTV.

Is Yamuna being cleaned?

Advancing the deadline for the cleaning of the Yamuna in Delhi, Water Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said the river will be completely cleaned by December 2023 and not 2025.

Can Yamuna be cleaned?

“Delhi does not have enough water downstream the Wazirabad Barrage to maintain environmental flow in the river.” Despite the delays and challenges, it is possible to clean the Yamuna in Delhi to bathing standards and achieve water quality to support propagation of aquatic life by 2025, experts have said.

Why is Yamuna black?

Distraught by the death of his wife Sati, Shiva wandered the whole universe. Ever thinking of Sati, Lord Shiva jumped into Yamuna to overcome the sorrow and memories of Sati, turning her waters into black by his sorrow and unfulfilled desire.

Is water shortage in Delhi?

With the river's water level dwindling this year, it has been difficult for water treatment plants in Delhi to draw raw water, and meet the demand. Delhi has been facing a severe water shortage this summer, with water levels depleting in the Yamuna.

How can we save Yamuna river from pollution?

The action plan includes building new sewage treatment plants (STP), increasing capacity of existing STPs, and rolling in new technology to make sure that pollutants do not flow into the Yamuna.

Why is Yamuna polluted?

The river Yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers of India. Domestic wastewater, industrial effluents, idol immersion, pesticide residue, untreated sewage are some of the sources of pollution of river Yamuna.

Is Saraswati river dried up?

Saraswati River, a tributary of Alaknanda River, originates near Badrinath. Saraswati River in Bengal, formerly a distributary of the Hooghly River, has dried up since the 17th century.

Why Saraswati river is underground?

It is said that as soon as Brahma looked at her beauty, he was filled with desire for her. Unhappy with the amorous attentions he bestowed upon her, she tried to dodge and hide. This is why the river Saraswati flows underground.

Can we save Yamuna river?

“We have seen during the lockdown period in 2020 that Yamuna can be cleaner if industrial pollution can be checked and the ecological flow in the river can be ensured. The river has no future unless we ensure an ecological flow in it. Otherwise, no matter what we do, the conditions will not improve,” he remarked.

Who cleans Yamuna?

New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Aiming to clean the Yamuna river in Delhi in the next two years and provide 24X7 water supply to all households by 2025, the Delhi government has doubled the outlay for water and sanitation to Rs 6,710 crore in the Budget 2022-23.

Which is more polluted Ganga or Yamuna?

The River Yamuna, the largest tributary of the River Ganga, flows through the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and is considered to be the most polluted river in the world (Mishra, 2010).

What is government doing to clean Yamuna?

On 7th Dec 2020, the AAP Delhi government came up with a comprehensive Yamuna Cleaning Action Plan. Its main components were upgradation of sewage treatment plants (STPs), connecting every household to the sewage system and in-situ treatment of untreated water.

Is Ganga clean now?

NEW DELHI: The water quality of two stretches of the Ganga passing through Bihar and Uttarakhand, which were polluted earlier, has now improved and is of bathing standard with the biological oxygen demand (BOD), which ascertains the health of a river, found to be in check, according to official data.

How can polluted rivers be cleaned?

Don't throw any solid waste into the water streams as it clogs the flow of water thereby leading to pollution. Avoid releasing construction waste into the river. Use organic gardening techniques and avoid using pesticides and other herbicides. Avoid releasing harmful chemicals and oils into storm drains or rivers.

Why is Ganga shrinking?

The Ganges is losing water for two reasons: the glaciers that feed it are in retreat, which means they are losing mass, and rainfall in the region has diminished over the years. Glaciers all over the world are in retreat because of global warming. Rainfall over north India has gradually fallen over the past five years.

Why rivers are dying in India?

Mining and commercial activities are also destroying the rivers in India. Dam construction, sand mining, deforestation excessive groundwater used, management of current dams, are some of the biggest threats faced by the Indian rivers. It's high time we wake up and do something about our precious rivers.