Where is the origin of the Yamuna River?
The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri glacier in the lower Himalayas and merges with the Gangas at Kumbha Mela – famous Triveni Sangamam. Origin to Yamuna River Image Source : Google The Yamuna is also known as the Juma which is the longest and the second largest tributary river of the Ganga in the north india.
Which is the best way to treat the Yamuna River?
A treatment plant that can treat 30 million liters a day has been installed in Gurgaon which will help reduce the level of pollution from 200 mg a liter to 30 mg a liter, before it enters the Yamuna. A 5.8-km-long sewer line has been laid in the city to collect the polluted water at the treatment plant.
Which is the conservative zone of the Yamuna River?
In 2014, the 52km (32mi) stretch of the Yamuna River from Delhi to Uttar Pradesh was declared as a conservative zone by the National Green Tribunal Act, under the Yamuna Action Plan. The move is intended to clean the pollution of the Yamuna River in the 52km stretch, where the river is polluted.
Where is the most pollution in the Yamuna River?
The Yamuna is particularly polluted downstream of New Delhi, the capital of India, which dumps about 58% of its waste into the river. The most pollution comes from Wazirabad, from where Yamuna enters Delhi.
Why is the Yamuna River in India polluted?
India has spent almost $500 million in cleanup efforts but the Yamuna River continues to be polluted at a huge scale due the magnitude at which pollutants enter the Yamuna on a regular basis. There are many interesting spots on the Yamuna that are worth visiting.
Is there a hot water pool in the Yamuna River?
The Yamuna River has a hot water pool at the Yamunotri. The pool is also known as Surya Kund. The pool is believed to be dedicated to the offspring of the Sun god Surya. The water is so hot at the Surya Kund that people also prepare tea, rice, and boil potatoes using the water.