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Water Reaches Walls Of Taj Mahal Due To Rising Yamuna Levels In Agra
The water levels in the Yamuna river rose further here on Sunday, exceeding the danger mark and reaching the walls of the Taj Mahal, officials said.
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Yamuna Water Level In Flooded Delhi Rises To 207.41 Metres, 3rd-Highest Ever
The Yamuna river's water level in Delhi reached the third-highest ever recorded at 207.39 metres today, amid massive flooding on the riverbank which affected both residential and commercial areas.
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Pics: Delhi Streets Turn Into Streams, Markets Under Water Amid Yamuna Flooding
Streets turned into streams and marketplaces into pools of murky water as residents of low-lying Delhi areas rushed to save their lives and belongings as the Yamuna continued to swell.
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Cots Float, Families Wade Through Water As Yamuna Levels Rise In Delhi
Cots floated in murky floodwater, while families waded through knee-deep currents, balancing their hard-earned belongings on their heads.
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Floodwater Enters Delhi Homes As Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark
Floodwater entered houses in Delhi-NCR as the water level of the Yamuna river crossed the danger mark after heavy overnight rainfall. The rising water levels have also caused significant traffic congestion, particularly at the Delhi-Gurugram border.
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Delhi Directs Closure Of Traffic On Railway Bridge Amid Rising Yamuna Levels
The Delhi government has directed authorities to suspend traffic and public movement over the Delhi Railway Bridge from Tuesday, in view of the alarming rise in water levels of Yamuna.
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NASA Unveils Plans for Lunar Nuclear Reactor by 2030 Amid Rising Moon Race
NASA plans to build a 100-kilowatt nuclear fission reactor on the Moon’s south pole by 2030 to power Artemis missions and future lunar bases. The site offers access to water ice but raises legal and diplomatic concerns under the Outer Space Treaty. With China and Russia advancing their own lunar power plants, the move from the US.
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Rising Ganga Floods Varanasi Ghats; Rituals Being Held On Rooftops
With the water level in the Ganga river rising steadily, normal activities on the ghats of Varanasi have been disrupted, including the 'aarti' ritual and cremations, officials said on Thursday.
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Flood Alert In Jammu As Rivers Swell Amid Heavy Rain
A flood alert has been sounded in large parts of the Jammu region as the water level in various rivers and rivulets is swelling amid heavy rain that has battered the region.
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"No Flood-Like Situation In Delhi": Rekha Gupta Inspects Areas Near Yamuna
As rising water levels in the Yamuna continue to flood parts of Delhi, including Yamuna Bazar and nearby low-lying areas, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the affected regions to assess the situation and review preparedness measures.
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Yamuna Water Level Crosses Danger Mark, Rises Close To Evacuation In Delhi
The water level in Yamuna river at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge reached 205.79 metres, slightly short of the 206-metre evacuation level, at 8 am on Tuesday.
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Delete Old Emails to Save Water? UK Govt's Unusual Plea Highlights Global Crisis
The UK government's Department of Environment is asking its citizens to delete their old emails and pictures to save water, as the country faces a drought. The UK says that this will minimise the usage of data centres, which require vast amounts of water to keep them cool. However, this is not a problem specific to the UK. As more people start to a...
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1.2 Million Displaced, 80% Water Lost: The Sinking Of Pakistan's Indus Delta
More than 1.2 million people have been displaced from the overall Indus delta region in the last two decades, according to a study published in March by the Jinnah Institute, a think tank led by a former climate change minister.
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Varanasi Schools Shut Till August 6 Amid Flood-Like Situation
All schools in Varanasi, across all boards and up to Class 12, will remain closed on August 5 and 6 due to the ongoing flood-like situation in the city, the District School Superintendent said on Monday.
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Several Areas In Varanasi Flooded As Ganga Overflows Amid Heavy Rain In UP
The chief minister has deployed an 11-member ministerial team to oversee relief operations across 12 affected districts, warning that any negligence will not be tolerated and stressing the need for sensitivity, speed and transparency.
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Water Reaches Walls Of Taj Mahal Due To Rising Yamuna Levels In Agra
The water levels in the Yamuna river rose further here on Sunday, exceeding the danger mark and reaching the walls of the Taj Mahal, officials said.
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Yamuna Water Level In Flooded Delhi Rises To 207.41 Metres, 3rd-Highest Ever
The Yamuna river's water level in Delhi reached the third-highest ever recorded at 207.39 metres today, amid massive flooding on the riverbank which affected both residential and commercial areas.
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Pics: Delhi Streets Turn Into Streams, Markets Under Water Amid Yamuna Flooding
Streets turned into streams and marketplaces into pools of murky water as residents of low-lying Delhi areas rushed to save their lives and belongings as the Yamuna continued to swell.
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Cots Float, Families Wade Through Water As Yamuna Levels Rise In Delhi
Cots floated in murky floodwater, while families waded through knee-deep currents, balancing their hard-earned belongings on their heads.
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Floodwater Enters Delhi Homes As Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark
Floodwater entered houses in Delhi-NCR as the water level of the Yamuna river crossed the danger mark after heavy overnight rainfall. The rising water levels have also caused significant traffic congestion, particularly at the Delhi-Gurugram border.
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Delhi Directs Closure Of Traffic On Railway Bridge Amid Rising Yamuna Levels
The Delhi government has directed authorities to suspend traffic and public movement over the Delhi Railway Bridge from Tuesday, in view of the alarming rise in water levels of Yamuna.
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NASA Unveils Plans for Lunar Nuclear Reactor by 2030 Amid Rising Moon Race
NASA plans to build a 100-kilowatt nuclear fission reactor on the Moon’s south pole by 2030 to power Artemis missions and future lunar bases. The site offers access to water ice but raises legal and diplomatic concerns under the Outer Space Treaty. With China and Russia advancing their own lunar power plants, the move from the US.
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Rising Ganga Floods Varanasi Ghats; Rituals Being Held On Rooftops
With the water level in the Ganga river rising steadily, normal activities on the ghats of Varanasi have been disrupted, including the 'aarti' ritual and cremations, officials said on Thursday.
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Flood Alert In Jammu As Rivers Swell Amid Heavy Rain
A flood alert has been sounded in large parts of the Jammu region as the water level in various rivers and rivulets is swelling amid heavy rain that has battered the region.
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"No Flood-Like Situation In Delhi": Rekha Gupta Inspects Areas Near Yamuna
As rising water levels in the Yamuna continue to flood parts of Delhi, including Yamuna Bazar and nearby low-lying areas, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the affected regions to assess the situation and review preparedness measures.
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Yamuna Water Level Crosses Danger Mark, Rises Close To Evacuation In Delhi
The water level in Yamuna river at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge reached 205.79 metres, slightly short of the 206-metre evacuation level, at 8 am on Tuesday.
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Delete Old Emails to Save Water? UK Govt's Unusual Plea Highlights Global Crisis
The UK government's Department of Environment is asking its citizens to delete their old emails and pictures to save water, as the country faces a drought. The UK says that this will minimise the usage of data centres, which require vast amounts of water to keep them cool. However, this is not a problem specific to the UK. As more people start to a...
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1.2 Million Displaced, 80% Water Lost: The Sinking Of Pakistan's Indus Delta
More than 1.2 million people have been displaced from the overall Indus delta region in the last two decades, according to a study published in March by the Jinnah Institute, a think tank led by a former climate change minister.
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Varanasi Schools Shut Till August 6 Amid Flood-Like Situation
All schools in Varanasi, across all boards and up to Class 12, will remain closed on August 5 and 6 due to the ongoing flood-like situation in the city, the District School Superintendent said on Monday.
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Several Areas In Varanasi Flooded As Ganga Overflows Amid Heavy Rain In UP
The chief minister has deployed an 11-member ministerial team to oversee relief operations across 12 affected districts, warning that any negligence will not be tolerated and stressing the need for sensitivity, speed and transparency.
