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Delhi's Yamuna crisis worsens: At Wazirabad, river runs so low that 'even kids can cross it'
May 26, 2026
Hindustan Times

Delhi's Yamuna crisis worsens: At Wazirabad, river runs so low that 'even kids can cross it'

The Yamuna river in Delhi is so low that "even kids can cross it" at Wazirabad. Water levels are five feet below normal, forcing officials to dig the riverbed and divert water. This crisis is impacting two major water treatment plants, potentially leading to shutdowns and affecting supply to parts of the city.