Camel hair—often called camel wool—is a specialty animal fiber prized for its warmth, drape, and quiet luxury. Most premium camel hair comes from the Bactrian camel (the two-humped species) of Central and East Asia. These camels grow a dual coat: long, coarse guard hairs that protect the animal from weather, and a much finer, softer undercoat (the “down”) that spinners and weavers value for apparel. The down is typically a natural golden-tan, though it dyes readily much like sheep’s wool. Collection is relatively gentle compared with many other animal fibers. Each spring, Bactrian camels naturally molt, shedding both guard hair and down over a 6–8 week period. Herders gather tufts by hand, comb the animals, or in some cases shear; afterwards, the fiber is washed and “dehaired” to remove the coarse outer fibers so only the soft down remains for fine yarns. Typical annual yield per animal is a few kilograms of hair, of which only a fraction is the prized down, contributing to its relati...
1. Flood Hazard Zones in Delhi Delhi’s Irrigation & Flood Control Department classifies the region into thirteen flood-risk zones, based on elevation, rainfall, river proximity, drainage, and land use ddma.delhi.gov.in . Risk levels typically range from low to very high, with southern and southwestern parts of the city—including areas adjacent to the Yamuna—being the most vulnerable AGSRT ddma.delhi.gov.in . 2. Yamuna Floodplain and Encroachment Crisis The Yamuna floodplain is a key natural buffer, but it has suffered from rampant encroachment. Notable structures such as the Commonwealth Games Village, Akshardham Temple, and Metro depots have intruded into the floodplain—along with 2480 hectares seized since 2009—compromising its flood-carrying capacity The Times of India+1 . The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has intervened, demanding clearer demarcation and removal of illegal encroachments, emphasizing inclusion of the 1-meter contour for accurate floodplain mapping The Times of I...