The Yamuna's Double Threat: Delhi's Floodplain Paradox The annual monsoon season has brought anxiety to Delhi as the Yamuna River inches closer to the danger mark.
While residents breathe a collective sigh of relief when the waters recede, the vulnerability of its floodplain remains an open wound, exposing deep seated flaws in emergency preparedness.
Animal welfare advocates warn that human toll and the fate of creatures living on the floodplain are equally concerning.