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YAMUNA DELHI SHRINKING
Yamuna loses 90% water flow in Delhi: Okhla and ITO barrages linked to river narrowing to 32% of its 1799 width; Delhi University study maps 200-year changeA study by geologists from Delhi University and IISER Bhopal has found that the Yamuna's average width in Delhi has shrunk by 68% since 179...- From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...
- Grey wolf or dog? Here's what experts are saying about the rare sighting of a wild animal in a big city like Delhi after 80 yearsGrey wolf (Google Trends): A wolf-like animal was spotted near the Yamuna river in Delhi. This could be the first wolf sighting in the area...
- Heatwaves hit early as India faces extreme summer, rising risks to health and economyBy February's end, Goa and Maharashtra faced heatwaves, making it the hottest month in 125 years. With temperatures rising, India's health ...
- Record heatwaves sweep the world from US to Japan via EuropeRecord-breaking heatwaves are forecast around the world, with the US, Europe, Japan and Morocco already battling high temperatures. Italy i...
- Record heatwaves sweep the world from US to Japan via Europe
- Why did Delhi roads turn into rivers? The why and how of Delhi floodsDelhi was hit by unexpected floods when waters from the Yamuna river reached peak flow rates of 3.5 lakh cusecs on July 11. Heavy monsoon r...
- With 18 more interchange metro stations in Phase III of Delhi Metro, distances to shrinkCommuting between east and south Delhi has already become easier with the opening of the interchange station at Mandi House.
- Delhi fields shrink amid realty boom, water crisisThe cropping pattern has also changed. Farmers now prefer growing mustard as it needs little water.
- DDA's upcoming 'Lake city complex' project challenged in NGTAccording to the petition, DDA has also announced setting up of three smart sub-cities with 20 lakhs flats in Dwarka, Rohini and Narela.
- Delhi government plans to choke city with 38 more botched BRTsA case in point is the preliminary design for BRT corridors to be constructed by DIMTS (Delhi integrated multi-modal transit system).
- A delightful anachronism: Begum’s Basilica in Sardanha, UPET found the grand church sitting amid the green fields of the Ganga-Yamuna delta at Sardanha as delightful an anachronism as its patron, B...
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