Chhath Puja celebrations in Delhi have brought to light the extreme levels of pollution in the Yamuna river flowing in the national capital. Every year, during the Chhath Puja, images of devotees standing in a waist-deep toxic froth in the Yamuna river make headlines. These are lighter than water so they float on the surface and then gradually accumulate and form an invisible floating layer on the water surface. The high level of phosphates in the Yamuna river is what causes such foam to build up say, scientists. Health hazardsShort-term exposure to such froth in the Yamuna river can lead to skin irritation and allergies.

Source: dna November 10, 2021 03:37 UTC