Sacred river in India covered in toxic foam
The Yamuna River in New Delhi is covered in toxic foam from sewage and industrial waste, raising serious environmental and public health concerns due to high ammonia and phosphate levels.
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A sacred river in India, the Yamuna, has been observed covered in a thick layer of toxic foam as it flows through New Delhi. This foam is believed to be a combination of sewage and industrial waste, containing high levels of ammonia and phosphates. The pollution raises concerns about environmental and public health, highlighting ongoing issues related to water quality in the region.
- The Yamuna River in New Delhi is covered in toxic foam.
- The foam is a mixture of sewage and industrial waste.
- High levels of ammonia and phosphates are present in the foam.
- The situation underscores serious environmental and public health concerns.
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