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Yamuna

American  
[yuhm-uh-nuh] / ˈjʌm ə nə /

noun

  1. a river in N India, flowing SE from the Himalayas to the Ganges at Allahabad. 860 miles (1,385 meters) long.


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The Yamuna river, a major tributary of the Ganges, continues to suffer from severe pollution despite repeated clean-up pledges.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

The Yamuna river, which passes through the city, has crossed the danger mark over the past few days, flooding some low-lying areas.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Next, the researchers plan to put their laboratory findings to work in the field, possibly in a project focused on the Yamuna River.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

On Wednesday, rising water from the Yamuna River reached the outer walls of the Taj Mahal in Agra and submerged an adjacent garden.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2023

He only looked out at the Yamuna River, which minded its own business.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

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