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3 Boys Drowned In Yamuna River While Taking Bath: North Delhi
While taking a morning bath in North Delhi’s Yamuna river on the morning of August 29, three teenagers drowned, while one was survived. The body of the deceased will be returned to their families after completion of post mortem. After getting information from the locals, two fire tenders, a team of divers, and local police rushed to the spot. They were declared dead while bringing them to the hospital.
Tags: Yamuna, Drowned, north delhi, deceased
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Fishing In Yamuna River Suspended Due To Excessive Pollution
The Delhi government has prohibited fishing in certain parts of the Yamuna river, citing excessive pollution levels in the river. However, experts believe that soaps and detergents are the major pollutants. Several images of the white toxic foam floating over the river have become viral over social media. Meanwhile, fishing has been restricted at the Hindon Canal, Ghazipur, and Shadipur drain areas including several locations of the river… read-more
Tags: Yamuna, Yamuna River, Water pollution, Delhi Government
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Delhi: Pollution Control Authorities Shut 2 Units Over Yamuna Frothing Issue
As a major crackdown on polluting factories, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has shut down the operations of two plants, and has ordered closure of 15 others. The decision was taken after it was found that the plants were functioning without having effluent treatment facilities, due to which Yamuna river has suffered a severe frothing. Reportedly, a total of 21 plants were examined by the authorities.
Tags: Delhi, Delhi Government , Pollution, Yamuna
Courtesy: Financial Express
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Thick Layer of Toxic Foam Forms Over Yamuna In Delhi
Amid deteriorating air quality in New Delhi, Yamuna river has been covered by a thick layer of toxic foam. Experts believe the foam is due to the untreated discharge of phosphate-rich detergents used in dyeing industries, dhobi ghats and households. The detergents settle at riverbed during normal course, but when extra water is released, churning creates foam. Another cause could be the gas released by bacteria, which get activated… read-more
Tags: Yamuna, New Delhi, Toxic foam, Detergent, Ammonia, Phosphate, environment
Courtesy: India TV
