Residents of Yamuna Bazar, located near Kashmere Gate in Delhi, have received eviction notices from the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), mandating them to vacate by May 18. The notices label the settlement as an 'illegal encroachment' on the Yamuna floodplain, citing recurring flood risks as justification for the eviction. Many families, some of whom have lived in the area for generations, are alarmed by the sudden demand to vacate their homes. They argue that no formal survey has been conducted to assess the situation, and they are concerned about the impact on their livelihoods. In response, residents have begun consulting lawyers and plan to file for a stay on the demolition. The area consists of 310 residential structures and is home to approximately 1,100 people. Despite officials stating that the eviction is part of a broader anti-encroachment initiative aimed at floodplain management, residents assert that they have not received any rehabilitation plans or alternative housing options. As the May 18 deadline approaches, uncertainty looms over the community, with many preparing for possible immediate demolition.