Toxic Foam and ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality Persist on Delhi’s Yamuna River

*New Delhi, India* – Thick layers of toxic foam were once again seen floating on the Yamuna River in Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj area, highlighting ongoing pollution issues in the city’s waterways. Alongside the polluted river, a haze enveloped the sky, with Delhi’s air quality remaining in the ‘Very Poor’ category, according to officials.The foam, primarily caused by industrial discharge and untreated sewage, poses a severe health and environmental hazard. Local residents and activists have raised concerns over the impact on public health, as well as on aquatic life in the river.Authorities have urged the public to avoid direct contact with the water, while air quality monitors caution residents, especially vulnerable groups, to take precautions against the heavy pollution.