Dominique fagetafpgetty images he wants an independent board to oversee the river. Pdf the yamuna river, which is the lifeline of delhi, is one of the mostpolluted river in the country. Lets have a look shall we, in 1909, when the water quality of both the two important rivers of india, ganga and yamuna, was tested, the yamuna river water was considered as clear blue, compared to the water of river ganga, which was considered. The stretch of yamuna river that extends from delhi to etawah in uttar pradesh is highly polluted, according to a new study that monitored water quality at twelve sites yamuna, which originates from yamunotri glacier crosses seven states before joining the ganga at allahabad, provides water to 57 million inhabitants for their daily use. Most of the rivers in india are not polluted near their sources. Jul 07, 2017 a man looks for recyclable items on the banks of the yamuna, on the outskirts of new delhi. The status and effects of the yamuna action plan yap. In fact, industries contribute to 15% of the rivers pollution. Yet yamuna is also yama ki bahan, the sister of death, a mythical and etymological link which haberman employs to open chapter 3, river of death, the shocker. In collaboration with the delhi jal board, the university of virginias yamuna river project is an interdisciplinary research program, proposing to revitalize the ecology of the yamuna river in new delhi, and creating vital urban links with the yamuna river, as it flows through indias capital city. Yamuna highly polluted in many stretches beyond delhi too. The ganga is a major indian river flowing through the plains of northern india into bangladesh.
Pollution and conservation of ganga river in modern india. Causes, effects and control is a book providing comprehensive information on the fundamentals and latest developments in the field of water pollution. The river serves as a dumping ground for sewage and all sorts of industries. A number of prominent cities such as delhi, mathura and agra lie on the bank of river yamuna. It passes through uttarakhand, haryana, delhi, and uttar pradesh. The yamuna river of northern india two decades of market reform in india.
It drains into the bay of bengal through its vast delta in the sunder bans. Overall it flows 3,877 km making it one of the longest rivers in the world. Readers are not psychologically prepared for the modern story of river pollution and exploitation 76, which haberman presents here in excruciating detail. It merges with the ganga at allahabad in uttar pradesh. Jan 07, 2014 the yamuna river once had clear blue water but now the river is one of the most polluted rivers in the world especially around new delhi. It has been sustaining meaning of live hoods of millions of peoples. One study has revealed that pollution measured in terms of biochemical oxygen demand bod level has increased 2. About 85 percent of the pollution is caused by domestic and industrial sources. Information about yamuna river and its major tributaries. Cities have been known by the rivers that flow nearbylandon and thames, rome and the traverse, paris and seince, banaras and ganga.
The poor condition that has been brought about by the negligence of us humans has only exacerbated despite the governments efforts. City on the yamuna river is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 19 times. Dominique fagetafpgetty images he wants an independent board to oversee the river, one. The bod level of yamuna for different sites was 6, 16.
At one time, it was the lifeline for the people of the area, b. However, that part has become an essential or urgent aspect of our world. The yamuna is the largest tributary river of the ganges. Originating from the yamunotri glacier at a height of 6,387 metres 20,955 ft on the southwestern slopes of banderpooch peaks of the lower himalaya in uttarakhand, it travels a total length of 1,376 kilometres 855 mi and has a. The study examined the topography of the drainage basin, base flow, population, land use pattern, industries, and agriculture practices and estimated the pollution load from activities in the basin. Yamuna is unfortunately one of the most polluted rivers in the world, especially in the banks near new delhi, the capital of india. Apr 12, 2016 parts of the yamuna are now described as a dead river meaning the pollution level is so bad that there is not enough oxygen in it for fish or other marine life to survive. Thus the most of the peoples uses river catchment areas for defecation, which causes pathogenic and organic contamination in the river. Some dissenting views india and asia in the global economy national. City on the yamuna river is a crossword puzzle clue. The yamuna rises on the slopes of the bandarpunch massif in the great himalayas near yamnotri jamnotri in western uttarakhand. The delhi and yamuna sound unfamiliar, although the river is the main source of water supply to the city and plays most crucial role in its growth. The book is divided into 28 chapters covering almost all the aspect of water pollution including water resources and general properties of water. In easier words, it is the contamination of water bodies like lakes, rivers.
It originates from yamunotri glaciers in the lower himalayas at an elevation of approximately 6387 meters. In our everyday life we can easily see symptoms of river pollution. Like the ganga, the yamuna too is considered very holy. Jun 24, 2015 the yamuna is one of the most important rivers of north india. The book is not limited to the yamuna river basin, but will help in the study of various other river basins for integrated water resources management. Directions have been given to control the pollution load flowing in river yamuna during the kumbh mela period. Water quality analysis of river yamuna the delhi stretch vaishali sahu, prachi sohoni international journal of environmental sciences volume 4 no. From 117 tonnes per day tdp in 1980 to 276 tdp in 2005. I was seeking an ethnography that would allow my 100level anthropology. Pollution in yamuna river has increased rapidly and the protection of this river includes several governmental steps. Apr 05, 2015 the level of water pollution in yamuna is not same all through the year. The major rivers which flow into the ganges are brahmaputra river, gomti, kosi river, gandak, ghaghra river, yamuna river and son river.
In 197778, cpcb initiated a study to assess the status of pollution of yamuna river over its 1200 km course. Adsorbs41200607, central pollution control board, delhi, november 2006. Aug 14, 2012 the yamuna is the largest tributary of the river ganga. About 22 drains fall into the yamuna river in the delhi segment which are loaded with huge amount of biological and chemical wastage. However, many are polluted in the plains because of runoff from agricultural land, discharge of industrial effluents, and domestic sewage.
Celebrated as an aquatic form of divinity for thousands of years, the yamuna is one of indias most sacred rivers. Some disturbing facts river yamuna, the reason for delhis existence, has suffered heavily from pollution in the last few decades. Starting rainy season the water quality is worsen due to washout different waste, chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides and fall into the river. Increasing density of human population on the bank of river 2. See more ideas about river, water pollution and environmental pollution. Most polluted river in india yamuna river my india. Pollution blights the yamuna river in delhi youtube. Western yamuna canal wyc and the eastern yamuna canal eyc are responsible for. During rainy season the water quality is better than others time. The floating dead fishes in our river, any coloured water in the river, or a bad smell from the river point towards river pollution. Guardian india correspondent michael safi takes a journey along the yamuna river. Different segments of river yamuna, a basin map of river yamuna, b river classification according to pollution, c location of monitoring stations cpcb in nct delhi. River yamuna is a typical example of degraded lotic ecosystem which has been turns into a sewage drain in delhi national capital region due to anthropogenic pressure and aggravating pollution load. Water quality analysis of river yamuna the delhi stretch.
If you see or feel any of these things in a river be sure that the river is a victim of pollution. In pursuit inspiration venture it with the great hope. Pdf river yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers of the india. What are the pollutants present in the yamuna river. The yamuna has been reduced to a small stream, draining industrial effluents, sewage, dirt and other toxic substances. Today, the yamuna river is one of the most polluted rivers in the world. It begins at the yamunotri, which is in the himalayas. Pollution status of yamuna river, india a national concern. Biochemical oxygen demand bod load has increased by 2. Almost 57% of the cities waste is dumped into the river. Managing water quality of river yamuna in ncr delhi. River can be divided into five segments on the bases of hydro. International journal of scientific and research publications, volume 3, issue 4, april 20 2 issn 22503153.
What are the major causes of pollution in yamuna river. Tehri hydro development corporation thdcil has agreed to release 250 cumecs water from 21st december 2012 to 20th february 20 and 220 cumecs water from. While the delhi government had been debating on what needs to be done to clean the river, the pollution levels have only worsened. Yamuna river is the fifth largest river of our india. The river enters delhi relatively clean but by the time it flows out, its a toxic cocktail of sewage, industrial waste and surface runoff, says an environmentalist. This led to the formation of upper yamuna river board under indias ministry of water resources, whose primary functions are.
The yamuna river basin water resources and environment. River yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers of the india. May 05, 2014 in 2007 the indian governments plans to repair sewage lines were predicted to improve the water quality of the river 90% by the year 2010. The river is a repelling sight full of foul smelling water with load of pollutants floating and gases oozing out jain p. The barrages formed on the river are playing a major role in escalating the river pollution.
The pollution of the yamuna river from domestic discharges from delhi. Pdf impact of industrial pollution on yamuna river. This fascinating and beautifully written book investigates the stories, theology, and religious practices connected with this river goddess collected from texts written. The yamuna river, which is the lifeline of delhi, is one of the mostpolluted river in the country. History media compliance careers affiliate program.
River of love in an age of pollution the yamuna river of. A man looks for recyclable items on the banks of the yamuna, on the outskirts of new delhi. An overview the river runs an overall span of 1,376 km 855 miles and has a catchment area of 366,223 km2. Stretching 855 miles across the north of the country, at its source in the himalayas its water is crystal clear. Apr 25, 2017 the river waters of the yamuna, besides housing a plethora of fish species like rohu, catla, and mrigal, also serve as one of the last remaining habitats of the critically endangered gharials and the gangetic river dolphins. Jul 07, 2017 guardian india correspondent michael safi takes a journey along the yamuna river. Out of the total catchments area of 861404 sq km of the ganga basin, the yamuna river and its catchment together contribute to a total of 345848 sq. Research studies available on yamuna river indicate a rise in pollution load of the river over the years. Out of 146 of these industries, the leather industry has contributed the most of this pollution.
Current condition of the yamuna river an overview of. Over 57 million people depend on the yamuna waters. This wonderful new book on hinduism and ecology comes as a fresh new perspective. The pollution of the river water of yamuna begins from tajewala in the upper segment and most polluted segment is delhi segment. Buy river of love in an age of pollution the yamuna river of.
They dump a massive amount of toxic waste into the river. Delhis unnatural problem is produced by intertwined problems in four areas. Showing the ganga river channel and sewage waste discharge volume per day in 2009 cpcb from major cities of. It indicates pollution status of yamuna river water. Laying of sewerage system in unsewered areas master plan 2031. Pink foam flowing in the yamuna is toxic industrial waste. The yamuna river case study of a polluted river in india. Water pollution, delhi segment, yamuna, treatment, aquatic life, tajewala barrage, confluence, tributary, bod, cod. It originates from yamunotri glaciers in the lower himalayas at an elevation of. Ganges simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There are many other reasons of pollution of yamuna river water, such as on holy and religious occasions every year, thousands of peoples take a dip in the yamuna and leave behind worship materials, polythene bags, clay idols, human excreta, account books and floral offerings in the river water, which increases the suspended materials in the water. For past many hundred years the river has been integral part of the indian culture. The worlds next environmental disaster indias yamuna river, born in a glacier in the himalayas, is so defiled by the time it leaves delhi that it cant sustain life the polluted yamuna.
New delhi urban ecology, by inaki alday and pankaj vir gupta, was recently selected as one of the top 10 architectural books of the year by the frankfurt book fair and german architecture museum dam. The yamunotri temple on the river, dedicated to goddess yamuna. It is the largest branch of a bigger river called the ganges. Besides being spiritually important, nearly 70 per cent of delhis population depend on the yamuna to satisfy their water needs. The book is not limited to the yamuna river basin, but will help in the study of. Jun 19, 2017 yamuna river continues to suffer taking a stroll on the banks of yamuna is a luxury that is no longer affordable. The water of these rivers is not fit for drinking near cities and industrial areas. Pink foam from toxic industrial waste floating in the river yamuna at wazirabad in north delhi is yet another reminder of how polluted the river. Yamuna before, were invited to contribute with their perceptions and visions, to the book. This book is designed to provide concepts, methodologies, and approaches for river basin studies with respect to water resources and environment. The book is not limited to the yamuna river basin, but will help in the study of various other river. Yamuna changed its course to the east due to a shift in the slope of the earth. The yamuna, indias most polluted river video global. A prominent feature of north indian culture, the yamuna is conceptualized as a goddess flowing with liquid loveyet today it is severely polluted, the victim of fastpaced industrial development.
The 2510km1557m long river begins at the gangotri glacier in the central himalayas. As per a recent report published online, the level of industrial pollution in yamuna is nearly times more than the permissible limit. Sengupta, water quality status of yamuna river 19992005, assessment and development of river basin series. His treatment of the yamuna river, its beauty, sacredness, unfortunate pollution, and habermans own love for her is thoroughly enchanting, except for the part about pollution. The present sarsuti river which originates in the shivalik hills in himachal and haryana border and merges with ghaggar river near pehowa is the palaeochannel of yamuna. It flows in a southerly direction swiftly through the himalayan foothills and, exiting uttarakhand, onto the indogangetic plain, along the border between uttar pradesh and haryana state to the west. In the case of religious and environmentalist activities around the yamuna river, it is the latter strand that dominates. Yamuna river flows through the states of uttarakhand, delhi, haryana and uttar pradesh and finally merges with river ganges at a sacred spot known as triveni sangam in allahabad. How to clean the yamuna, published in 2007, the centre for science and environment. Yamuna river, major river of northern india, primarily in uttarakhand and uttar pradesh states. Severely polluted with human waste and industrial contaminants, the river provides water to about 40% of indias population across 11 states, serving an estimated population of 500 million people which is more than any other river in the world. It is report on analysis of water samples from different sites of yamuna river the parameters given here are s.
The yamuna river once had clear blue water but now the river is one of the most polluted rivers in the world especially around new delhi. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading river of love in an age of pollution. The quality of the river is severely affected by the discharge of untreated domestic and industrial effluents. Delhi is alone responsible for 79% of the entire pollution load in the said river. The yamuna is the largest tributary of the river ganga. Dredging of major drains and 22 km stretch of yamuna bed 5. Water pollution in yamuna river hard and soft water. Here are some alarming facts about the rising level of pollution in yamuna. The 20 kilometres stretch of river in the capital has one of the highest levels of industrial pollution in the country.
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