Yamuna Floodplains Treated as Development Sites Despite Ecological Concerns

Imagine the Yamuna river in Delhi has big, grassy areas next to it called floodplains.

These areas are super important because they act like the river's lungs, helping it breathe.

They soak up extra water when the river floods, help bring water back into the ground, are homes for plants and animals, and clean the water.

But now, people are using these special areas for building things like roads, platforms, and places for big festivals.

This is like building on a playground that a superhero needs to stay healthy!

Even though people say it's for development or religious events, critics say it's easier to build things than to actually clean the river and fix its problems.

This is hurting the river's ability to stay healthy.