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Delhi's Yamuna Froth: Okhla Barrage Redesign Key
14 Aug
Summary
- Six measures proposed to tackle recurring froth in the Yamuna River.
- Okhla barrage redesign aims to reduce turbulence causing froth.
- Preventing waste dumping and improving river flow are key actions.
Six proposed measures are set to tackle the recurring froth issue plaguing Delhi's Yamuna River. These interventions focus on the Okhla barrage, waste discharge, and river flow.
The first measure involves redesigning the Okhla barrage to mitigate turbulence that causes froth. Simultaneously, preventing solid waste dumping and removing existing garbage from the river channel are critical.
Further steps include removing floating vegetation like water hyacinth, which contributes to organic load. Addressing wastewater from dhobi ghats and closing illegal factories discharging untreated effluent are also part of the plan.
Lastly, increasing the river's environmental flow from the current 10 cumecs to at least 23 cumecs is crucial for dilution and pollutant movement. These proposals were discussed in an interdepartmental meeting headed by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
