India, Sept. 14 -- The Delhi government is preparing to approach the National Green Tribunal seeking permission to dredge the Yamuna, a move aimed at addressing chronic urban flooding and boosting the river's diminished water-carrying capacity.

The proposal comes as the capital grapples with recurrent waterlogging, particularly affecting low-lying neighbourhoods along the river's 22-kilometre stretch between Wazirabad and Okhla barrages.

"Currently dredging of the Yamuna is prohibited. We are planning to approach the NGT for approval. We are building our case with documentation regarding the need and commitment to follow all environmental norms," said irrigation and flood control minister Parvesh Verma.

Dredging typically involves exca...