water quality
Alarming Discovery: 15% of Delhi's Groundwater Contains Uranium Contamination According to Government Report
Nov 29, 2025 01:57 am CST
A concerning government report reveals that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples contain uranium contamination, exceeding safety standards. The Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2025 from the Central Ground Water Board found that out of 86 monitored locations in Delhi, numerous samples failed to meet Bureau of Indian Standards drinking water requirements. Additional contaminants including nitrate and fluoride were also detected, raising serious public health concerns as Delhi extracts approximately 125 million gallons of groundwater daily for drinking purposes.
Delhi's Chhath Puja Controversy: AAP Accuses BJP of Creating 'Fake Yamuna Ghat' for PM Modi
Oct 27, 2025 10:59 am CST
A political controversy has erupted in Delhi as AAP accuses BJP of creating a "fake Yamuna ghat" with filtered water for Prime Minister Modi's Chhath Puja celebrations, while ordinary devotees must use the polluted river. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over Yamuna pollution and religious celebrations in the capital, with both parties exchanging accusations about environmental management and respect for cultural traditions.
Yamuna River Pollution Crisis: Delhi Minister Defends Cleanup Efforts Despite Unsafe Water Quality Report
Oct 25, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee report reveals the Yamuna River remains unsafe for bathing before Chhath Puja, sparking political tensions between BJP and AAP. Water Minister Parvesh Verma defends the government's transparency and cleanup efforts, highlighting improvements while acknowledging the long-term nature of the river restoration project. Most of Delhi's 27 major drains continue to exceed safe pollution limits, requiring urgent sewage treatment interventions.
UK's Largest Lake, Lough Neagh, "Dying" As Toxic Blue-Green Algae Grows
Sep 14, 2025 04:52 pm CST
For the third year running, toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland.