Toxic foam floats on Yamuna
Toxic foam was found floating on the Yamuna river near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi. (Photos: Anindya Chattopadhyay)
Toxic foam floats on Yamuna
On the first day of the Chhath Puja, devotees were seen taking a dip in the toxic foam floating on Yamuna river.
Toxic foam floats on Yamuna
The festival of Chhath begins with ‘Nahay Khay’, in which the devotees take a bath, wear clean clothes and prepare a prasad for the Sun god.
Toxic foam floats on Yamuna
Chana daal and Kaddoo Bhaat is a popular prasad that devotees make on this day.
Toxic foam floats on Yamuna
However, the formation of toxic foam in the Yamuna is not new.
Toxic foam floats on Yamuna
Yamuna has witnessed rising pollutants levels over the years, which are the main cause of foaming.
Toxic foam floats on Yamuna
Delhi's water supply was also affected due to rise in ammonia levels in the Yamuna.
Toxic foam floats on Yamuna
Visual of devotees standing in waist-deep toxic froth in Yamuna.
Toxic foam floats on Yamuna
Even after DDMA barred Chhath Puja celebrations on the banks of the Yamuna river, devotees gathered to take a dip.