Delhi Government Urges Haryana to Address Pollution Causing Fish Deaths in Yamuna
Delhi flags Yamuna fish deaths to Haryana, calls for curbing effluent dumping
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The Delhi Jal Board has alerted the Haryana government about mass fish deaths in the Najafgarh drain, urging them to investigate and curb untreated effluent discharges. Efforts are underway to enhance sewage treatment capacity in Gurugram and Faridabad as part of the 'Mission Sahibi' for Yamuna rejuvenation.
- 01Mass fish deaths reported in Najafgarh drain, linked to untreated effluents.
- 02Delhi Jal Board has urged Haryana to take corrective action.
- 03Expansion of sewage treatment capacity in Gurugram by 90 million litres per day planned.
- 04New sewage treatment plant in Faridabad set to be operational by March 2028.
- 05Interstate collaboration needed to address pollution from agricultural runoff and industries.
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The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has raised concerns over mass fish deaths in the Najafgarh drain, which flows into the Yamuna River, prompting a call to the Haryana government to trace and address the source of untreated effluents. The DJB noted that Haryana's departments are already working on treating the untreated discharges. As part of the 'Mission Sahibi' initiative aimed at rejuvenating the Yamuna, the sewage treatment capacity in Gurugram will be increased by 90 million litres per day, and a new 227 million litres per day plant is planned for Faridabad, with a completion target of March 2028. Additionally, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) will utilize drone surveys to identify illegal sewage discharge points along the Badshahpur drain, which contributes to the Najafgarh drain's pollution. Water expert Diwan Singh emphasized the need for comprehensive treatment solutions for the Sahibi River system, involving collaboration among Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi to effectively tackle the pollution crisis.
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The pollution in the Najafgarh drain affects aquatic life and poses health risks to local communities relying on the Yamuna River.
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