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High levels of fecal bacteria in Sangam waters at Maha Kumbh: Report

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 February 2025
The Sangam waters during Maha Kumbh have alarming levels of faecal and total coliform, exceeding CPCB standards by up to 1,400 times in the Ganga and 660 times in the Yamuna. This contamination endangers public health, prompting NGT to summon UP authorities for not complying with directives to maintain water quality, posing risks of waterborne diseases and environmental harm.
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News video: Filthy Waters at Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj Ganga-Yamuna Fail Bathing Standards, Severe Contamination

Filthy Waters at Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj Ganga-Yamuna Fail Bathing Standards, Severe Contamination 03:20

 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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