A study by geologists from Delhi University and IISER Bhopal has found that the Yamuna's average width in Delhi has shrunk by 68% since 1799, while its water discharge has fallen by 89%. Researchers blame barrages, embankments, canal diversions, and decades of floodplain encroachment for the river's dramatic decline.

While the city’s sewerage infrastructure needs rapid upgrades, protecting the Yamuna requires more than engineering solutions

Monsoon rains increased water inflows at Hathnikund Barrage over the past fortnight. However, most additional water was diverted into canals, leaving river flows unchanged.…

A study by geologists from Delhi University and IISER Bhopal has found that the Yamuna's average width in Delhi has shrunk by 68% since 1799, while its water discharge has fallen…