Toxic foam coats sacred river near New Delhi as Indian capital ... - CNN
Nov 9, 2023 · A thick layer of toxic foam has coated parts of a sacred river near New Delhi as the Indian capital battles an acrid and noxious smog that has settled across the city.
River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health …
Oct 29, 2024 · NEW DELHI (AP) — One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city.
On Delhi’s Toxic River, Prayers to a Sun Struggling to Shine …
Nov 11, 2021 · The Yamuna River is frequently blanketed with a toxic foam from untreated industrial wastes. But worshipers still enter the water for the four-day Chhath festival.
India’s Yamuna River coated in toxic foam as Hindu devotees ... - CNN
Nov 10, 2021 · A layer of toxic foam coated parts of a sacred river near India’s capital on Wednesday as Hindus gathered on its banks to celebrate a religious festival and some devotees bathed in the waters.
Drone visuals show toxic foam floating on Delhi's Yamuna River …
4 days ago · Delhi: Toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as pollution level in the river remains high. Visuals also show a layer of smog in the area as air quality remains in the 'very poor' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board.
Toxic foam blankets Yamuna River ahead of Chhath Puja, raises pollution …
Nov 3, 2024 · The Yamuna River is inundated with toxic foam ahead Chhath Puja, set to be celebrated from November 6 to 8, raising concerns about escalating pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. The foam, indicative of ...
Hindus brave toxic white foam to bathe in India's sacred river
Nov 12, 2021 · One of India’s most sacred rivers is covered in swathes of bright white toxic foam. That didn’t stop thousands of Hindus wading into the Yamuna, which runs through the capital New Delhi, to...
Physicochemical and biological analysis of river Yamuna at Palla ...
Feb 21, 2022 · Almost 85% of the total pollution in the river Yamuna is due to domestic sources mainly from urban cities Sonipat, Panipat, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Agra, Etawah, and Prayagraj.
Delhi's Yamuna froth: Why foam appears in river and its ... - India …
Oct 20, 2024 · Specifically, the Yamuna River in Delhi suffers from severe pollution due to the discharge of untreated sewage. The river receives over 3.5 billion litres of sewage each day, yet only 35 to 40 per cent undergoes treatment.
The state of the Yamuna River: a detailed review of water quality ...
Jul 16, 2024 · The Yamuna River, a vital water source in India, poses a profound challenge concerning water purity across its entire stretch. The comprehensive review aims to thoroughly examine the river's water quality, shedding light on the sources of pollution and their consequences for both ecological systems and public health.