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Yamuna Cruise Speed Steady Amid Conflicting Claims on Required River Depth
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 09:48 AM
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A cruise operating on the Yamuna River maintains its speed, while officials dispute whether a depth of 1.5‑2 metres is sufficient for safe navigation.
Delhi officials reported that a passenger cruise on the Yamuna River continues to run at its scheduled speed despite seasonal fluctuations in water level. The vessel, operated by a private tourism firm, has been navigating the capital’s main waterway for the past few weeks as part of a limited‑season river‑tour program.
However, the exact depth required for safe passage has become a point of contention. One set of measurements released by the Delhi Water Authority suggests that a minimum of 1.5 metres of water is needed, while the cruise operator cites a study indicating that 2 metres is the safe threshold. Both parties acknowledge that the river’s depth varies along different stretches, especially after recent rains.
The disagreement has prompted the municipal corporation to order a joint survey, aiming to verify real‑time depth data and ensure passenger safety. Until the findings are published, the cruise is expected to operate under existing speed limits, with authorities monitoring water levels closely.
However, the exact depth required for safe passage has become a point of contention. One set of measurements released by the Delhi Water Authority suggests that a minimum of 1.5 metres of water is needed, while the cruise operator cites a study indicating that 2 metres is the safe threshold. Both parties acknowledge that the river’s depth varies along different stretches, especially after recent rains.
The disagreement has prompted the municipal corporation to order a joint survey, aiming to verify real‑time depth data and ensure passenger safety. Until the findings are published, the cruise is expected to operate under existing speed limits, with authorities monitoring water levels closely.