Yamuna River Pollution : The air of Delhi-NCR has started getting polluted. There is a huge drop in the Air Quality Index (AQI). In the morning, fog (Delhi Pollution) is visible in the sky, breathing is also difficult. On the other hand, once again poisonous foam is forming in the Yamuna River.

On the festival of Chhath, a large number of devotees bathe in the foamy water of the Yamuna river, which is dangerous for their health. They may face many problems. Let us know why bathing in the foamy water of the Yamuna river is considered risky...

Why does Yamuna river form foam?

There are a large number of factories at the place where the Yamuna river passes through in Delhi. The chemical waste coming out of these factories gets mixed in the Yamuna river without any filter. The dirty water of the city also gets mixed in the Yamuna river from many places without any filter. Due to which this water appears black and foam is also formed in it.

How dangerous is the white foamy water of Yamuna

According to environmental experts, the foam formed in the Yamuna river contains a lot of ammonia and phosphate. These are harmful organic substances. Organic particulate matter i.e. carbon particles are released. These gases go directly into the atmosphere and cause harm. Due to this, the risk of respiratory and skin related problems increases. Apart from this, serious problems like sore throat and burning sensation in the eyes can occur.  

The white foam of Yamuna water poses a threat of these problems

Yamuna water can cause serious respiratory problems like asthma. It can cause skin irritation, terrible rashes and dangerous allergies. Toxic chemicals are found in the foam in the Yamuna river water, which can damage the liver and kidney of those who stay in contact with it for a long time. Not only this, there is also a risk of chronic diseases emerging. In such a situation, doctors are advising to avoid it.