The barrages formed on the river are playing a major role in escalating the river pollution. Pollution of the ganges or ganga, the largest river in india, poses significant threats to human health and the larger environment. Deteriorating health over the decades of river yamuna in delhi is a perfect example of an abject governance failure. In our everyday life we can easily see symptoms of river pollution. Delhi generates about 3,267 million litres per day mld of sewage while the citys installed waste water treatment capacity is only 2,330 mld. An introspection article pdf available in international journal of current microbiology and applied sciences 310. Pdf a study on yamuna river pollution agra to etawah sky. Jun 19, 2017 yamuna river continues to suffer taking a stroll on the banks of yamuna is a luxury that is no longer affordable.
It originates from yamunotri glaciers in the lower himalayas at an elevation of approximately 6387 meters. Firstly, a multiple regression using data for 9 districts, through which river yamuna flows and secondly, using a simultaneous equation modelling. The river is a repelling sight full of foul smelling water with load of pollutants floating and gases oozing out jain p. Yamunas water quality in the himalayan segment and in the segment after confluence with the chambal river is relatively good 35. The yamuna river, often called delhis lifeline, is gasping for life. Increasing density of human population on the bank of river 2. It passes through uttarakhand, haryana, delhi, and uttar pradesh. Department of biochemistry, shivaji college, university of delhi, new delhi, india. Pollution the yamuna, indias most polluted river video guardian india correspondent michael safi takes a journey along the yamuna river. If you see or feel any of these things in a river be sure that the river is a victim of pollution. Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies e. From 117 tonnes per day tdp in 1980 to 276 tdp in 2005. During rainy season the water quality is better than others time.
The water of these rivers is not fit for drinking near cities and industrial areas. A shift towards the organic farming and zero budget natural farming zbnf is needed to be promoted, especially in the banks of the river yamuna. As per a recent report published online, the level of industrial pollution in yamuna is nearly times more than the permissible limit. The hypothesis postulated is that the link between. About 22 drains fall into the yamuna river in the delhi segment which are loaded with huge amount of biological and chemical wastage. About 85 percent of the pollution is caused by domestic and industrial sources. Pollution status of yamuna river, india a national concern.
Jul 07, 2017 pollution the yamuna, indias most polluted river video guardian india correspondent michael safi takes a journey along the yamuna river. Current condition of the yamuna river an overview of flow, pollution load and human use. What are the pollutants present in the yamuna river. In the action plan, it is mentioned that although the yamuna river flows only for 54 kilometres from palla to badarpur through delhi, the 22 km stretch from wazirabad to okhla, which is less than 2 per cent of the river length of 70 km from yamunotri to allahabad, accounts for about 76 per cent of the pollution level in the river. River yamuna is the largest tributary of river ganges and has been acclaimed as a heavenly waterway in indian mythology. What are the major causes of pollution in yamuna river. However, many are polluted in the plains because of runoff from agricultural land, discharge of industrial effluents, and domestic sewage. The pollution of the yamuna river from domestic discharges from delhi, ghaziabad, noida, faridabad, mathura and agra has rendered the river unfit for any use. It merges with the ganga at allahabad in uttar pradesh.
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. It drains into the bay of bengal through its vast delta in the sunder bans. River yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers of the india. Current condition of the yamuna river yamuna river project. River can be divided into five segments on the bases of hydro. It should be noted, cleaning of yamuna is also part of the namami gange mission and government of india has been supplementing the efforts of the states for checking the rising level of pollution of river yamuna, a tributary of river ganga, by providing financial assistance to states of haryana, delhi and uttar pradesh in phased manner since.
Pink foam flowing in the yamuna is toxic industrial waste. 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. Department of mathematics iftm university, moradabad india abstract. 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. Pollution of the yamuna river 3046 words 123 help me.
Oct 20, 2017 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. When water resources and river development minister, uma bharti launched an ambitious project to clean up yamuna last year she said. Sengupta, water quality status of yamuna river 19992005, assessment and development of river basin series. It is report on analysis of water samples from different sites of yamuna river the parameters given here are s. See more ideas about river, water pollution and environmental pollution. A case study of yamuna water pollution by sharanya basu roy1. Pollution of the river yamuna in the early 20th century the yamuna waters were described as clear blue. Jul 07, 2017 a man looks for recyclable items on the banks of the yamuna, on the outskirts of new delhi. Water quality analysis of river yamuna using water quality.
Some disturbing facts river yamuna, the reason for delhis existence, has suffered heavily from pollution in the last few decades. The main stream of the river yamuna originates from the yamunotri glacier near bandar punch 38o 59 n 78o 27 e in the mussourie range of the lower himalayas at an elevation of about 6320 meter above mean sea level in the district uttarkashi uttaranchal. The floating dead fishes in our river, any coloured water in the river, or a bad smell from the river point towards river pollution. Pollution and conservation of ganga river in modern india. The yamuna river passing through 22 km in delhi was once described as the lifeline of the city, but today it has become one of the dirtiest rivers in the country. Western yamuna canal wyc and the eastern yamuna canal eyc are responsible for. Pollution done by the agriculture land on the yamuna river basin is the second major cause of its pollution. The yamuna is the largest tributary river of the ganges. The 2510km1557m long river begins at the gangotri glacier in the central himalayas. Abstract river yamuna, in the national capital territory nct, commonly called delhi india, has been subjected to immense degradation and pollution due to the huge amount of domestic wastewater entering the river. An introspection darshan malik1, sunita singh1, jayita thakur1, raj. Out of the total catchment area of 861,404 km 2 of the ganga basin, the yamuna river and its catchment together contributes to a total of 366,223 km 2 area catchment basin area in various states accounts for 345,848 km 2 and yamuna river area is 20,375 km 2, which is. Water pollution occurs when pollutants are discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful.
Pdf impact of industrial pollution on yamuna river. Current condition of the yamuna river an overview of flow. Dominique fagetafpgetty images he wants an independent board to oversee the river, one. The water pollution is the biggest environmental problems on the earth. The pollution of the river water of yamuna begins from tajewala in the upper segment and most polluted segment is delhi segment. Pdf the yamuna river, which is the lifeline of delhi, is one of the mostpolluted river in the country. View the article pdf and any associated supplements and figures. How to clean the yamuna, published in 2007, the centre for science and environment. Guru gobind singh indraprastha university, dwarka, new delhi, india. The most of all countries are affective for this problem. The yamuna river, which is the lifeline of delhi, is one of the mostpolluted river in the country. It indicates pollution status of yamuna river water.
A comparative statistical study on water pollution between the ganga and the yamuna rivers. The quality of the river is severely affected by the discharge of. Explore yamuna river pollution profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of yamuna river pollution. Water pollution in yamuna river hard and soft water. Review article heavy metal pollution of the yamuna river. Under these two phases, 286 schemes, including 39 sewage treatment plants, were completed in 21 towns of delhi, uttar pradesh, and haryana at a cost of. It originates from yamunotri glaciers in the lower himalayas at an elevation of. 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. River can be divided into five segments on the bases of hydrological and ecological conditions. The yamuna river case study of a polluted river in india. The poor condition that has been brought about by the negligence of us humans has only exacerbated despite the governments efforts.
Stretching 855 miles across the north of the country. Pink foam from toxic industrial waste floating in the river yamuna at wazirabad in north delhi is. Pollution mapping of yamuna river segment passing through delhi. The landslide near the yamuna river basin also causes water pollution. Adsorbs41200607, central pollution control board, delhi, november 2006. Both the methodologies illustrate, population growth does not always leads to environmental. River yamuna or jamuna is the longest and second largest. Most polluted river in india yamuna river my india. 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.
While the delhi government had been debating on what needs to be done to clean the river, the pollution levels have only worsened. Jun 24, 2015 the yamuna is one of the most important rivers of north india. Water pollution in river yamuna 2775 words 12 pages. 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. Despite the persistent efforts in the form of the yamuna action plan phase i and ii yap since 1993 to date, the river. View the article pdf and any associated supplements and figures for a period of 48 hours.
The bod level of yamuna for different sites was 6, 16. Pdf river yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers of the india. Delhis waste is responsible for killing all aquatic life in. Yamuna river continues to suffer taking a stroll on the banks of yamuna is a luxury that is no longer affordable. River yamuna figure 1 is the largest tributary of the river ganga. Biochemical oxygen demand bod load has increased by 2. 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.
Under the yamuna action plan yapi and yapii, pollution cleanup of yamuna was conducted in line with the biological oxygen demand of yamuna. Water pollution, delhi segment, yamuna, treatment, aquatic life, tajewala barrage, confluence, tributary, bod. The 22km stretch along the national capital has virtually no aquatic life thanks to over 20 drains that pour untreated sewage and other waste into the river. A comparative statistical study on water pollution between. Nov 19, 2019 pollution done by the agriculture land on the yamuna river basin is the second major cause of its pollution. A man looks for recyclable items on the banks of the yamuna, on the outskirts of new delhi.
Darshan malik, sunita singh, jayita thakur, raj kishore singh, amarjeet kaur, and shashi nijhawan. The yamuna, indias most polluted river video global. Most of the rivers in india are not polluted near their sources. Starting rainy season the water quality is worsen due to washout different waste, chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides and fall into the river.
The river yamuna is of glacial origin and is the subbasin of the ganga river system. All grandiose plans to restore the river to its past glory have been in vain. The yamuna is one of the most important rivers of north india. Apr 05, 2015 the level of water pollution in yamuna is not same all through the year. Dataset on assessment of river yamuna, delhi, india using. Delhis waste is responsible for killing all aquatic life. At one time, it was the lifeline for the people of the area, b. Here are some alarming facts about the rising level of pollution in yamuna. Yamuna action plans yap implemented since 1993 with a consolidated spent of around rs 1500 crores have succeeded sic in only taking the river closer to its demise in the citystate. The yamuna supplies about a third of delhis drinking water, which gets channeled to a reservoir in the northernmost corner of the city before the river becomes toxic. Directions have been given to control the pollution load flowing in river yamuna during the kumbh mela period. A case study of yamuna water pollution by sharanya basu roy1 this study examines linkages between environmental degradation specifically water pollution and population within india.
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