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Faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj: Here's how it can impact human health

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 February 2025 ()
The Ganga River at Prayagraj faces significant faecal coliform contamination, especially during the Maha Kumbh Mela, posing severe health risks to millions of bathing devotees. While the Ganga remains a symbol of purity for millions, its increasing bacterial contamination at Prayagraj poses a serious health threat. Until then, people should exercise caution before taking a dip in its waters.
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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...

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