Author(s): Soukatara Begum
Abstract:
The Yamuna River, one of the principal tributaries of the Ganges River, has undergone significant channel adjustments due to both natural fluvial processes and intense anthropogenic pressures. This study examines the dynamic interactions between geomorphic processes and human-induced stressors in shaping the morphology and behavior of the Yamuna River basin. Using a combination of geospatial analysis, historical data interpretation, and field-based observations, the study highlights patterns of channel migration, sediment load variability, and floodplain transformations. Anthropogenic interventions such as urban expansion, dam construction, sand mining, and pollution have substantially altered the river’s natural regime. The findings reveal a critical imbalance between sediment supply and transport capacity, leading to channel instability, bank erosion, and ecological degradation. The study underscores the urgent need for integrated river basin management strategies to ensure sustainable utilization and conservation of the Yamuna River system.
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