Yamuna - Wikipedia
WEBNearly 57 million people depend on the Yamuna's waters, and the river accounts for more than 70 percent of Delhi's water supply. It has an annual flow of 97 billion cubic metres, and nearly 4 billion cubic metres are consumed every year (of which irrigation constitutes 96%).
Yamuna River | India, Map, Cities, & Origin | Britannica
WEBAug 13, 2024 · 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.
Explained: Why Yamuna Remains Polluted Despite All The Efforts …
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Domestic wastewater, industrial effluents, idol immersion, pesticide residue, untreated sewage are some of the sources of pollution of river Yamuna. Most of the pollution occurs in the NCR stretch than in other places where the river flows.
The state of the Yamuna River: a detailed review of water quality ...
WEBJul 16, 2024 · The Yamuna River, a vital water source in India, poses a profound challenge concerning water purity across its entire stretch. The comprehensive review aims to thoroughly examine the river's water quality, shedding light on the sources of pollution and their consequences for both ecological systems and public health.
Yamuna River - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 14, 2021 · The river carries about 10,000 cubic billion meters of water, of which 4400 cubic billion meters are used for irrigation. Approximately 57 million people are depended on the waters of the Yamuna for their daily sustenance and about 70% of Delhi’s potable water supply is provided by River Yamuna.
On Delhi’s Toxic River, Prayers to a Sun Struggling to Shine …
WEBNov 11, 2021 · The Yamuna River is frequently blanketed with a toxic foam from untreated industrial wastes. But worshipers still enter the water for the four-day Chhath festival.
Yamuna River surpasses height record as northern India reels from ... - CNN
WEBJul 14, 2023 · A major river overflowing near India’s capital has reached the highest level on record, authorities said, prompting mass evacuations and causing havoc with water supplies as northern states ...
Physicochemical and biological analysis of river Yamuna at Palla ...
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · Yamuna is one of the main tributaries of the river Ganga and passes through Delhi, the national capital of India. In the last few years, it is considered one of the most polluted rivers of India.
Yamuna River - World Water Database
WEBYamuna River (also known as Jumna), is the major tributary of the Ganges River. The 1,376 km long Yamuna flows solely through India, crossing three states: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Deteriorating Water Quality of River Yamuna and its Socio ... - TCD
WEBJan 16, 2019 · The study explores local ideas that riverine communities express about riverYamuna, its pollution, and impact on their livelihood and health.
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