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Yamuna River: Quick Facts

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BJP MP Manoj Tiwari takes dip in Yamuna, drinks from river ahead of Chhath Puja • Oct. 30, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India: ghat on the Yamuna River
Map of India and surrounding countries highlighting the course of the Yamuna River in blue, with the river's name labeled in orange. The map shows neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, and includes a small inset globe indicating the region's location in Asia.
The Taj Mahal in India is illuminated by the orange glow of sunset, with its reflection visible in the calm waters of the Yamuna River in the foreground.
Thick toxic foam covers the surface of the Yamuna River below the Okhla Barrage in Delhi, India, with small boats on the water and a yellow and blue bridge in the background.
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