The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has sealed two industrial units, ordered closure of 15 others and issued a show cause notice to one unit for polluting the Yamuna and leading to froth formation in the river. NEW DELHI: As air pollution in the national capital remains in the 'poor category', a thick layer of toxic foam enveloped the Yamuna River on Wednesday. It seems like sewage is flowing into river need to stop it," said a local, BS Rawat. for a length of about 346 km and then in a generally north-easterly direction for a length of 225 km through Rajasthan. The Yamuna River – Case Study of a Polluted River in India! To tackle the rising air pollution, Central and state government have taken some steps to combat the health emergency but the air quality has been recorded 'poor' and 'very poor' this month.   |  A+A A-, Buildings are seen shrouded in smog in New Delhi. Yamuna is replenished again after this by seasonal streams and groundwater accrual, in fact during the dry season, it remains dry in many stretches from Tajewala till Delhi, where it enters near Palla village after traversing 224 km. Toxic foam seen at the Yamuna river as the Air Quality Index crosses 500 points in New Delhi on Thursday, October 29, 2020. The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. It thus allowed numerous Indian and migratory birds to flock to its waters. Betwa or Vetravati originates in Vindhya Range just north of Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh and flows north-east through Madhya Pradesh and flow through Orchha to Uttar Pradesh. It enters U.P. Last Updated: 04th November 2020 03:31 PM Yamuna is another sacred river of India that origins from Yamunotri Glacier at height 6,387 metres, on the south western slopes of Banderpooch peak, in the Lower Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Level of water pollution increased as people continue to dump solid waste in and around the Yamuna River. Yamuna River is largest tributary of Ganga River, while Bangladesh’s Jamuna River is largest distributary channel of the Brahmaputra River. Several videos and pictures were the talk of the town. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. The units against which action had been taken were connected to dyeing, washing, and automobiles and many of them did not have effluent treatment plants and thus polluted the river, officials said. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. Chambal is a rainfed river and its basin is bounded by the Vindhyan mountain ranges and on the north-west by the Aravallis. We are not able to breathe properly as air pollution is increasing day by day. #WATCH A thick layer of toxic foam on the surface of Yamuna river seen at Kalindi Kunj in #Delhi pic.twitter.com/o4jyL7xwvE. Further down, Yamuna is met by the Assan River, lies the Assan barrage, which hosts a Bird Sanctuary as well. After passing Paonta Sahib, it reaches Tajewala in Yamuna Nagar district, of Haryana, where a dam built in 1873, is the originating place of two important canals, the Western Yamuna Canal and Eastern Yamuna Canal, which irrigate the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. varsity withdraws Arundhati Roy’s book after ABVP’s objection, ‘Soorarai Pottru’ movie review: A splendid Suriya shoulders this rollercoaster ride. It’s a 960 Kilometer long river that originates at the Singar Chouri peak in the northern slopes of the Vindhyan mountains, 15 km West-South-West of Mhow in Indore District in Madhya Pradesh. Yamuna River is largest tributary of Ganga River, while Bangladesh’s Jamuna River is largest distributary channel of the Brahmaputra River. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! This encompasses 40.2% of … An AQI between 0-50 is marked good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 is moderate, 201-300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor and 401-500 is considered severe. Yamuna River has many tributaries over its 1,376 km course. "Earlier during the days of coronavirus lockdown, Yamuna was clear but now it is covered with dirt. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. Oct 30, 2020, 10:39PM IST Source: ANI. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. Yamuna River: An Overview The river runs an overall span of 1,376 km (855 miles) and has a catchment area of 366,223 km2. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), Delhi's overall air quality recoded 305 (very poor) in the day-time. The layer of smog engulfed the ITO area. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. The government is doing its own course but we as a citizen should also take steps to combat the situation. Please write complete sentences. From Delhi onwards Yamuna gets polluted due to discharge of waste water through 15 drains between Wazirabad barrage and Okhla barrage renders the river severely polluted after Wazirabad in Delhi, © Copyright 2009-2019 GKToday | All Rights Reserved, Important Days & Events in Current Affairs. The water of these rivers is not fit for drinking near cities and industrial areas. People should not throw the dirt into the river. We may remove hyperlinks within comments. The action was taken during a drive on Wednesday and Thursday to identify industries causing water pollution, according to DPCC officials. Published: 04th November 2020 02:11 PM  |   To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. Do not type comments in all capital letters, or in all lower case letters, or using abbreviated text. | Photo Credit: R.V. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. Explainer: What are green crackers and are they really pollution-free? Ever wondered if your city lies on a river bank? Chambal River is one of the most pollution free rivers of India. First Published: April 3, 2016 | Last Updated:April 3, 2016. It meets Yamuna at Hamirpur town in Uttar Pradesh. 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