New Delhi: Thick, toxic foam was once again observed floating on the Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj on Saturday as pollution levels in the river remain alarmingly high in the national capital.
However, the air quality in Delhi on Saturday recorded a slight improvement than what it was a day ago with Air Quality Index (AQI) at 237 which still is in ' Poor', according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
The AQI recorded on Friday was 283.
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Earlier today in response to the BJP's protest against water pollution in the Yamuna River, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendra Jain stated that the industrial waste polluting the river does not come from Delhi, as there are "no water-polluting industries" in the National Capital.
Jain, who was released from jail this month after getting bail in a money laundering case, emphasised that the waste in the Yamuna River originates from neighbouring states, specifically Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
"The industrial waste that flows into the Yamuna doesn't originate in Delhi, as there are no water-polluting industries in Delhi itself.
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This waste flows through the Badshahpur drain into the Najafgarh drain, coming from the Gurgaon side. In Sonipat, industrial waste flows into the Yamuna from the Narela side. The industrial waste in the Shahdara drain originates from Uttar Pradesh," he said.
He also pointed out that there is a barrage near Kalindi Kunj managed by UP Jal Nigam, which has 12 gates. "If all these gates were opened, foam wouldn't accumulate, but they usually open only 2-3 gates," Jain added.
On October 22, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena shared images of the toxic foam on X and urged authorities to prioritise relief for residents instead of making excuses. (with Agency inputs)
