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  2. Yamuna - Wikipedia

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    The Yamuna (pronounced [jəmʊnɑː]; IAST: Yamunā) is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India.Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier at a height of about 4,500 m (14,800 ft) [1] on the southwestern slopes of Bandarpunch peaks of the Lower Himalaya in Uttarakhand, it travels 1,376 kilometres (855 mi) and has a drainage system of 366,223 ...

  3. Pollution of the Ganges - Wikipedia

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    The river flows through 100 cities with populations exceeding 100,000 residents, 97 cities with populations between 50,000 and 100,000 residents, and about 48 towns. [13] A large proportion of the sewage with a high organic load in the Ganges originates from domestic water usage by this population.

  4. List of most-polluted rivers - Wikipedia

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    Combined sewer overflow from six untreated sanitary sewer systems, [163] leading to elevated bacteria counts, low dissolved oxygen, and high nutrient levels and elevated counts of E. coli and fecal coliform. [164] Restriction of swimming and boating. Aquatic life and shellfishing beds have been affected due to excess lead, zinc, and other ...

  5. Yamuna Action Plan - Wikipedia

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    The Yamuna Action Plan Project Phase II, begun in 2003, [1] is regarded as the core project under the National River Conservation Plan of Government of India. The project addresses the abatement of severe pollution of the River Yamuna by raising sewage treatment capacity, caused by rapid population growth, industrialization and urbanization in the towns of the river basin, which includes Delhi ...

  6. Chambal River - Wikipedia

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    The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River in Central and Northern India, and thus forms part of the drainage system of the Ganges. [2] The river flows north-northeast through Madhya Pradesh, running for a brief time through Rajasthan, then forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh before turning southeast to join the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh state.

  7. Hathni Kund Barrage - Wikipedia

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    The Hathni Kund is a concrete barrage located on the Yamuna River in Yamuna Nagar district of Haryana state, India. It was constructed between October 1996 and June 1999 for the purpose of irrigation. It replaced the Tajewala Barrage 3 km (2 mi) downstream which was constructed in 1873 and is now out of service.

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