Delhi issues eviction notices to 310 Old Delhi residents near Yamuna floodplain

Eviction letters cite flood risk and safety rules

Delhi government has served eviction notices to residents of nearly 310 houses near the Yamuna floodplain in Old Delhi. The notice, issued under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, cites recurring flood risks and public safety concerns. The action follows earlier government plans to build a flood protection wall along a vulnerable Ring Road stretch to curb Yamuna flooding.