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Faecal bacteria levels above norms in Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh, says CPCB; doctors raise red flag over medical problems

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Water quality in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj failed to meet bathing standards during the Maha Kumbh due to high faecal coliform levels, as reported by CPCB. This contamination poses health risks, with many returning pilgrims experiencing gastroenteritis and respiratory infections. The NGT has demanded comprehensive action from the UPPCB and relevant authorities to address the issue.
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Shocking reports reveal that the sacred waters of the Ganga and Yamuna at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj are severely contaminated with faecal bacteria, failing official bathing water standards. Devotees gathering for the holy dip are unknowingly exposing themselves to dangerous pathogens, raising serious...

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