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Gomti River Choked by Waste Despite Cleanup Claims
1 Feb
Summary
- Waste dumped near Jhulelal Vatika, a concern for Gomti river pollution.
- Katki Mela venue area still littered with plastic and mixed garbage.
- Pollution from Gomti River reaches Ganga, impacting wider ecosystem.
The Gomti River continues to suffer from pollution, as evidenced by large quantities of waste found dumped near Jhulelal Vatika. This critical dumping point, located opposite Chhatar Manzil, is alarmingly close to the river's waterline, posing a significant threat of contamination, especially during rainfall. The area adjacent to the Katki Mela venue remains heavily littered with plastic waste and general refuse, much of which has entered the water or is on the verge of doing so.
