Yamuna Water Level Breaches Danger Mark in Delhi, 16,000 Evacuated: Urgent Measures Required
Yamuna Water Level Breaches Danger Mark in Delhi, 16,000 Evacuated The water level in the Yamuna river in Delhi surpassed the danger mark on Tuesday, July 12, 2023, leading authorities to carry out the evacuation of numerous individuals residing in low-lying regions.
Delhi reports 628 new COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths
Delhi witnessed a rise in COVID-19 cases with 628 new infections reported on Tuesday, as stated by the Delhi Health Department. The encouraging news is that there were no deaths reported. The positivity rate stands at 3.7%.
Delhi: Air Quality Improves, No Major Pollution Alert Issued
The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 214 on Thursday at 4 pm, a significant drop from 295 on Wednesday. An AQI ranging between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 as ‘moderate’, 101 and 200 as ‘poor’, 201 and 300 as ‘very poor’, 301 and 400 as ‘severe’, and 401 and 500 as ‘severe plus’.
Section 144 in Northeast Delhi Ahead of G20 Events
The Delhi Police have taken proactive measures by enforcing section 144 in northeast Delhi ahead of the upcoming G20 events. This move aims to maintain law and order in the area during the highly anticipated G20 summit scheduled for September 2023. The order, issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) on Friday, prohibits the assembly of four or more people in the specified area.