Comments by "红火树 RedFireTree" (@firetree2007) on "World Rivers In Crisis: Pollution Reaches Unprecedented Levels | World News | WION Pulse" video.
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First 3 most polluted rivers in the world, 2 are in India
Here are some of the most polluted rivers in the world, notorious for their contamination levels due to industrial waste, untreated sewage, agricultural runoff, and plastic pollution:
1. Ganges River (India)
The Ganges, considered sacred in Hinduism, suffers from extreme pollution due to the discharge of untreated sewage, industrial waste, and religious offerings. Despite numerous cleanup efforts, it remains one of the most polluted rivers, particularly near major cities like Varanasi and Kanpur.
2. Citarum River (Indonesia)
The Citarum River is often cited as the most polluted river in the world. Located in West Java, Indonesia, it is heavily contaminated with industrial waste, household garbage, and toxic chemicals from textile factories. Efforts to clean it have been ongoing, but challenges persist due to rapid industrialization.
3. Yamuna River (India)
The Yamuna, a major tributary of the Ganges, is severely polluted, particularly around Delhi. Untreated sewage, industrial effluents, and agricultural runoff have left parts of the river with toxic levels of contamination.
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