toxic Yamuna

Burning eyes to itchy throat: Symptoms you can show after bathing in toxic Yamuna on Chhath Puja

Experts say that presence of phosphates and surfactants in untreated sewage from Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh is a major reason behind frothing in the river. And exposure to these toxic elements, even for a limited time, can have worrying health implications for people

Nov 12, 2021, 16:32 PM IST

People take dip in Delhi's toxic Yamuna river on Chhath Puja

Devotees were spotted taking a dip in Delhi's Yamuna river, which was covered in a thick layer of toxic foam, on the first day of Chhath Puja on November 8. Videos of toxic foam floating on the surface of the Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj have gone viral.

Nov 08, 2021, 15:58 PM IST