💨 Abstract

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee's 2025 report reveals a severe decline in the Yamuna River's water quality, with Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels exceeding 42 times the acceptable limit in January 2025. Key monitoring points, including Najafgarh drain outfall and Kalindi Kunj areas show alarming spikes. The river’s poor health is attributed to inadequate rainfall and outdated sewage treatment infrastructure.

Courtesy: theprint.in