Hindon Floodplain Sees Fresh Encroachments Three Years After Devastating Floods

New constructions have emerged on the Hindon river floodplain just three years after the area was severely flooded in 2023. Residents have rebuilt and expanded their homes, citing years of government inaction as justification for returning to the flood-prone land. Land sharks are allegedly dumping debris along the riverbank to artificially narrow its course, enabling illegal plot sales. Environmental activists have flagged continued construction activity despite the presence of official oversight mechanisms. Authorities have responded with anti-encroachment drives, clearing some portions of the floodplain, though the problem persists.