Toxic Foam Blankets Yamuna River Ahead Of Chhath, Citizens Demand Urgent Action
With Chhath Puja approaching, the Yamuna River in Delhi has become a focal point of public outrage due to the recurrence of toxic foam covering its surface. Videos of the pollution, circulating widely on social media, have ignited demands for immediate government action to address the river’s deteriorating condition.
A viral video posted by ‘Indian Tech & Infra’ on X (formerly Twitter) shows two individuals floating amid thick foam, sparking alarm among citizens. The caption warned of the imminent festival when devotees would take ritual baths in the highly polluted river. Journalist Shiv Aroor also shared similar footage, calling attention to the shameful state of the river in India’s capital city.
The visual evidence has drawn a strong reaction online, with many questioning the effectiveness of past efforts to clean the Yamuna. Social media users voiced their concerns, criticizing both central and state governments for the slow progress in addressing the pollution. Many urged authorities to make river restoration a priority, calling it a critical environmental and public health issue.
As the situation worsens, calls for a joint effort between the central and Delhi governments have intensified. Citizens stressed the need for accountability, particularly regarding the funds allocated for cleaning projects that seem to have yielded little progress. The toxic foam phenomenon continues to recur every year, highlighting the ongoing struggle to restore the Yamuna to a healthy state.