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A Navy boat brought to clean Yamuna gets stuck
Vessel stuck in the sewage in the river
22km stretch in the river to be cleaned

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Navy boat brought to desilt the Yamuna gets stuck in river | Watch

Name: Navy boat brought to desilt the Yamuna gets stuck in river | Watch
Uploaded: 2023-06-14T15:56:56.000+05:30
Duration: T00M31S
Channel: Editorji News Desk
Description: The report further added due to decades of pollution, the depth of water is too less in parts of the river. Any boat needs at least 2 meters depth to move in the water.

The report further added due to decades of pollution, the depth of water is too less in parts of the river. Any boat needs at least 2 meters depth to move in the water.

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

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Navy boat brought to desilt the Yamuna gets stuck in river | Watch

Indian Navy boat brought to help clean the Yamuna River in the national capital has been stuck in the sewage for a week now, NDTV reported.

The boat, Barasingha, aimed to monitor the clean-up has been stationed at the riverbank as it is trapped in the waste and unable to move.

Two navy officers are also seen guarding the vessel. Notably, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena had asked for the Navy boat in an attempt to dredge the waste accumulated in one of India's most polluted rivers, the report added.

The 22 km stretch from Wazirabad to Okha which is said to be the dirtiest and most toxic part in the river will be covered in the desilting.

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What is the purpose of the Navy boat Barasingha in the Yamuna River?❯

The Navy boat Barasingha was brought in to help monitor and assist in the clean-up efforts to dredge the waste accumulated in the Yamuna River, particularly in the 22 km stretch from Wazirabad to Okha which is the dirtiest and most toxic part of the river.

Why is the Navy boat Barasingha stuck in the river?❯

How long has the Navy boat been stuck?❯

Who requested the Navy boat for desilting the Yamuna River?❯

What stretch of the Yamuna River is targeted for desilting?❯