Ganga Water at Maha Kumbh Deemed Unsafe for Bathing

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-20T11:26:26.991266+05:30

- Government data reveals elevated BOD levels in Ganga water at Triveni Sangam, making it unsafe for bathing during Maha Kumbh. - Despite improvements in water quality since January, recent measurements show BOD levels exceeding safe limits. - Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserts water is fit for bathing, while experts and reports highlight ongoing contamination issues. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/not-just-faecal-bacteria-sangam-water-contains-high-levels-of-bod-unsafe-for-dip-govt-data-up-bjp-nda-rivers-in-india-11740014468464.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/sangam-water-fit-for-ritual-drinking-bathing-yogi-101739988289110.html)

Government data reveals elevated BOD levels in Ganga water at Triveni Sangam, making it unsafe for bathing during Maha Kumbh.
Despite improvements in water quality since January, recent measurements show BOD levels exceeding safe limits.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserts water is fit for bathing, while experts and reports highlight ongoing contamination issues.

Source: Mint, Hindustan Times