Dossier
industrial effluents
Coverage of industrial effluents in the Nexus archive.
- Cleaning Godavari a challenge ahead of 2027 Pushkarams
The Godavari River is contaminated with industrial effluents and untreated sewage, making its water unsuitable for drinking or religious immersion. This pollution threatens the river's ecosystem and forces four lakh residents to rely on alternative water sources, while traditional fisherfolk avoid the river for basic needs.
- Bengaluru’s filth chokes Dakshina Pinakini river
Dakshina Pinakini river in Bengaluru is severely polluted due to sewage, industrial effluents, and solid waste from the city's rapid urban expansion.