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Delhi's Yamuna River Froths Amid Festive Season

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-21T07:57:34.602877+05:30

- **Yamuna River** in Delhi is covered in froth due to **untreated sewage** and **industrial effluents**. - The froth poses **serious health risks** to residents, affecting **skin** and **respiratory health**. - **Delhi Pollution Control Committee** acknowledges the issue, calls for **urgent action**. - Despite previous pledges, **progress has been slow** in cleaning the river. - **Community leaders** and **activists** urge for **enhanced sewage treatment** and **stricter environmental laws**. Source: [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/videos/news/india-yamuna-river-covered-in-toxic-froth-ahead-of-chhath-puja-diwali-abp-news-1725551), [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/videos/news/india-delhi-pollution-large-white-foam-in-yamuna-river-poses-severe-health-risk-abp-news-1725534), [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/videos/news/india-froth-covers-yamuna-river-in-delhi-ahead-of-festive-season-abp-news-1725532)

Yamuna River in Delhi is covered in froth due to untreated sewage and industrial effluents.
The froth poses serious health risks to residents, affecting skin and respiratory health.
Delhi Pollution Control Committee acknowledges the issue, calls for urgent action.
Despite previous pledges, progress has been slow in cleaning the river.
Community leaders and activists urge for enhanced sewage treatment and stricter environmental laws.