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

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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...

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Published on February 19, 2025 -  03:20
Filthy Waters at Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj Ganga-Yamuna Fail Bathing Standards, Severe Contamination
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 health concerns. With millions expected to take part in the festival, experts warn of potential waterborne diseases. How did this happen, and what are the risks? Watch the full report. #MahaKumbh2025 #Prayagraj #GangaPollution #YamunaPollution #KumbhMela #SacredWaters #WaterContamination #HealthHazard #SaveGanga #BreakingNews Also Read After Mamata, Shankaracharya Slams UP Govt On Crowd Management In Maha Kumbh :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/after-mamata-shankaracharya-slams-up-govt-on-crowd-management-in-maha-kumbh-4075209.html?ref=DMDesc Will Maha Kumbh Be Extended In 2025? Here's What Prayagraj DM Says :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/will-maha-kumbh-be-extended-in-2025-heres-what-prayagraj-dm-says-4074877.html?ref=DMDesc Mahakumbh 2025: Pollution Control Board Tags Some Ghats 'Not Fit For Bathing' :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/mahakumbh-2025-pollution-control-board-tags-some-ghats-not-fit-for-bathing-4074167.html?ref=DMDesc ~GR.124~HT.318~PR.274~

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