Delhi Yamuna Pollution: Chhath festival (Chhath 2024) is starting from Tuesday with Nahay-Khay. Meanwhile, the level of pollution has increased in Delhi. AQI (Air Quality Index) in the capital has reached close to 400, which is very dangerous for health. Not only the air but also the water of Yamuna River flowing in Delhi has become polluted (Yamuna River Pollution).
White foam has started forming in the water. In such a situation, the tension of the devotees observing Chhath fast has increased. Devotees who take a dip in Yamuna river on this special festival may face many problems. In such a situation, if you too are going to take bath in Yamuna river on Chhath festival, then take care of some things, otherwise you will bring many diseases with you.
Why does foam form in the water of Yamuna river?
There are a large number of factories in Delhi wherever Yamuna passes. Whose chemical waste is found in Yamuna water without filter. The dirty water of the city also comes directly into the river, due to which this water turns black and starts forming foam. According to experts, domestic and industrial waste contains detergents containing phosphates and surfactants, which work to increase foaming.
The chemicals promote bubbles and foam by reducing the surface tension of the Yamuna river water. Without treatment, the level of pollution from nitrates and phosphates in sewage increases manifold and foam starts forming more. Scientists also consider a special type of filamentous bacteria to be the cause of this foam.
How dangerous is it to bathe in Yamuna water?
Bio experts say that when Yamuna river comes out of Delhi, the oxygen level is zero and the stool indicator is up to 9 lakhs. This level is dangerous not only for humans but also for living beings. According to experts, the white foam formed in Yamuna river contains high amounts of ammonia and phosphate, which are harmful organic substances. These can badly affect health.
Dangers of bathing in Yamuna water
1. Difficulty in breathing or risk of respiratory diseases
2. Sore throat
3. Eye irritation
4. Skin irritation, rashes and allergies
5. Liver-kidney also at risk
6. Old diseases may resurface
What to do before and after bathing in Yamuna water
1. Check the quality of water before bathing.
2. Choose the right place for bathing, take bath in a place where there is less foam and the water seems less dirty.
3. Clean the skin thoroughly after bathing.
4. Do not stay in wet clothes for too long after bathing.
5. Clean the body thoroughly after bathing.
6. Take bath wearing clothes which are made for bathing.
7. Wash hands before and after bathing.
8. Keep your mouth and nose closed while bathing.
10. If you face any kind of problem after bathing, immediately consult a doctor.
