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Delhi: Eviction notices issued to 'illegal' occupants residing in unsafe structures on Yamuna floodplains
Authorities issued eviction notices to around 300 illegal households in Yamuna Bazar on May 7, citing encroachment on floodplains and safety risks. By May 9, notices affecting 52 more occupants were reported, with officials reiterating flood-related safety concerns. A review meeting on Yamuna Bazar rejuvenation and flood mitigation was held in April 2026, ahead of these actions.
Why It Matters
The notices reflect a government effort to reclaim floodplains for safety and flood management, potentially affecting residents and public resources during monsoon seasons.
Timeline
3 Events
May 9, 2026: 52 eviction notices reported for Yamuna Bazar floodplain
May 9, 2026
Eviction notices have been issued to around 52 'illegal' occupants residing in unsafe structures within the flood-control boundary wall along Yamuna Bazar ghats. A district magistrate posted on X stressed that flooding in 2023 and 2025 prompted large-scale relief operations and underscored the need for preventive action to safeguard lives, property, and public safety.
May 7, 2026: DDMA issues eviction notices to around 300 households
May 7, 2026
The District Disaster Management Authority issued eviction notices to around 300 'illegal' households in Yamuna Bazar area, directing them to vacate the encroached floodplain land within 15 days. The notice invoked Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and warned that non-compliance would lead to demolition action without further notice.
April 2026: LT Governor chairs Yamuna Bazar review meeting
April 2026
In April 2026, Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu chaired a review meeting with DDA officials on the progress of rejuvenation works in Yamuna Bazar area, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in attendance, and directed officials to ensure robust flood mitigation measures for the low-lying area.