Aravalli Biodiversity Park in Delhi Retains 3 Million Litres of Rainwater and Stores 8,360 Tonnes of Carbon Annually
thehansindia.comA recent study by the University of Delhi found that the Aravalli Biodiversity Park, a 692-acre restored forest in Delhi, retains nearly three million litres of rainwater each year. This reduces surface runoff and urban flooding while recharging groundwater. The park's 202,000 trees also remove 126.89 tonnes of air pollutants annually, generating environmental benefits valued at nearly Rs 1.89 crore. The park functions as a growing carbon sink, storing around 8,360 tonnes of carbon valued at Rs 11.34 crore and absorbing an additional 1,236 tonnes of carbon each year. The study highlights how restored urban forests can provide measurable climate and water management benefits in dense cities like Delhi, especially during monsoon seasons.