After toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River as pollution levels in the river continue to rise, Environmentalist Vimlendu K Jha called the phenomena an absolute travesty of environmental governance in Delhi.
Expert have raised concern over the toxic white froth in Yamuna river, stating that it contains harmful organic matter that releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere.
As Delhi grapples with rising air pollution and toxic foam has been visible on the Yamuna River, Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla reached Yamuna bank in Kalindi Kunj area and has launched a blistering attack against the Aam Aadmi Party saying that it is the poi
Shehzad Poonawalla accused Kejriwal of spending thousands of crores given by the Centre on advertisements or "doing corruption" instead of cleaning Yamuna.
Devotees offered 'Araghya' to the rising sun as toxic foam floated on the surface of the polluted Yamuna river during Chhath Puja celebrations at Kalindi Kunj, in the national capital, on Monday morning.
Residents alleged that the water in the channel increased after recent rains, and the sewage water released from the Vellaikal treatment plant and nearby dyeing units is the reason behind the formation of a thick layer of foam in the channel.
Due to river pollution, many health issues have arisen, especially for the devotees who start their day with holy baths in the river, the locals alleged.