The SP chief posted on X a news segment on the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) report to National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), with the reporting stating that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13,
"There was a traffic jam of 300 kilometres, if this is not mismanagement then what is? People had to walk 25-30 km with their luggage. The water coming for bathing is mixed with sewage water and the scientists don't consider it fit for bathing Yet you are forcing crores of people to bathe in
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath refuted concerns over water contamination at Sangam, stating in the Assembly that pollution control measures are in place and reports confirm the water is suitable for bathing and consumption during Maha Kumbh.
In a recent report, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality d
The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality did not meet the bathing criteria at most locations. However, after this period, organic pollution (in terms of BOD) began to decrease due to the intrusion of freshwater at upstream location
As pe the instructions issued, devotees or people coming to take a dip from the Parade Mela area towards the Sangam would be able to take bath at the Sangam and the other ghats built towards the parade area.
"An incident happened today when a 22-year-old devotee while bathing in the Ganga at Gada Madhav Ghat went into deep water which became uncontrollable due to the strong current and started drowning," read a statement by the NDRF.
Over 6.1 million devotees visited the Maha Kumbh today, and 1 million Kalpawasis continued their holy ritual of bathing, bringing the total to 71 million devotees, according to the figures provided by the state government.
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To ensure a smooth and secure bathing experience for devotees, saints, mahatmas, and Kalpvasis, an extensive police and security arrangement was put in place across the Maha Kumbh fair area.
As of February 2, over 349.7 million (34.97 crore) devotees have participated in the sacred bathing ritual since the commencement of the Maha Kumbh Mela on January 13, according to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.