The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned dumping of debris, including solid waste, on Yamuna river banks to avert the “serious threat” of water pollution and directed the governments of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh to remove the rubble immediately.

“Debris is being thrown on the river banks and it is a serious threat to the change of course as well as water pollution of river Yamuna. Certain directions need to be issued forthwith in order to ensure that pollution of Yamuna is prevented and the debris from the site removed.