The Delhi government plans a silt removal project for the Yamuna river at ITO barrage, addressing previous flood issues. Heavy silting and malfunctioning gates were key problems. Recent high water ...
The Delhi government has officially approved the construction of a 4.7-kilometer-long flood protection wall along the eastern bank of the Yamuna River. The project, estimated to cost approximately Rs ...
Around ₹2,454 crore Yamuna cleanup project falls short as DJB fails to stop sewage entering river despite long-term efforts.
The Delhi Jal Board initiated the Interceptor Sewage Project in 2006 to prevent raw sewage from entering the Yamuna river, claiming significant success. , Delhi News, Times Now ...
North India’s water and energy security is set to receive a significant boost as the 300 MW Lakhwar multipurpose project on the river Yamuna in district Dehradu ...
The Yamuna defines the state borders between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and between Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. When the Yamuna reaches the Indo-Gangetic plain, it runs almost parallel to the Ganges, the two rivers creating the Ganges-Yamuna Doab region.
Yamuna River, major river of northern India, primarily in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh states. It is one of the country’s most sacred rivers. The Yamuna rises on the slopes of the Bandarpunch massif in the Great Himalayas near Yamnotri (Jamnotri) in western Uttarakhand.
In this article, we’ll explore everything about the Yamuna River System —its Geographical Features, including where it flows and what it looks like on a map with route, its historical importance, dams, tributaries, and major cities along its banks.
Also referred to as “Jumna”, the Yamuna River is one of North India’s major rivers and besides the River Ganges, it is also regarded as one of the most sacred rivers of India.