People on Chhath Puja Pray In Yamuna Covered With A Toxic Foam

Condition of Yamuna a day before devotees take dip in water bodies as part of the Chhath Puja festival

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Devotees take dip in Yamuna even as toxic foam floats over river

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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a request Litigation seeking to allow Chhath Puja celebrations at the banks of the Yamuna River due to the pollution level.

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The formation of toxic froth in the Yamuna is an annual phenomenon during winters, and experts say it is an indicator of high levels of untreated sewage

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Satellite images show a blanket of white froth covering Yamuna River at two locations in Delhi.

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