DDA carries out demolition drive at Yamuna Bazar to remove encroachments and unauthorised structures

Jun 25, 2026

This action is part of a bigger drive by Delhi authorities to clear illegal structures from the Yamuna floodplain. On May 8, the Delhi...

Delhi: Orange alert sounded as Yamuna flows above danger mark

Jul 10, 2023

As per officials, the "orange alert" mark is 206 metres, at which the evacuation process for people living in the Yamuna floodplain area gets...

Residents of 310 houses near Yamuna floodplain in Old Delhi get eviction notice

May 08, 2026

The Delhi government has issued eviction notices to residents living near the Yamuna floodplain in Old Delhi, citing flood risks and public safety concerns...

NGT seeks replies from authorities over alleged illegal construction on Yamuna floodplain

Feb 09, 2026

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought responses from multiple civic and administrative authorities in Delhi regarding allegations of illegal construction activity on the...

NGT directs Delhi Environment Secretary to resolve Yamuna Floodplain demarcation deadlock within week

Jul 20, 2026

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Principal Secretary (Environment), Government of NCT of Delhi, to convene a joint meeting of officials from...

Delhi LG pushes for development of Yamuna floodplain, tenders for House Boat Convention Centre to be floated soon

Dec 11, 2025

Delhiites would be able to soon host meetings and conferences and dine in a House Boat/Club, right in the heart of the city. Tenders...