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Delhi: Devotees stand in knee-deep toxic foam in Yamuna for Chhath Puja

DNA Monday, 20 November 2023 ()
The toxic foam is due to the high phosphate content in the Yamuna River, which can cause skin and respiratory problems.
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Thousands celebrated Chhath Puja in a river covered in toxic foam. Veuer's Elizabeth Keatinge has more.

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