Archive · 23 May 2025
Toxic Foam Chokes Sacred Indrayani River in Maharashtra
The Indrayani River, a sacred river for many, is very polluted, with dirty water and a lot of foam.
This pollution comes from sewage and waste released into the river.
The government has promised to clean it up, but not much has changed.
Officials are trying to make the cities and towns along the river treat their waste before it goes in.
People worry about getting sick from the water and say the government needs to do more to fix the problem.
The pollution harms the river and also poses a threat to the residents living near the river.
Authorities are working on a cleanup plan to address the situation.
The Indrayani River is severely polluted due to untreated sewage and industrial waste.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued notices and fines, but pollution persists.
Local municipal bodies are under pressure to implement sewage treatment plants (STPs).
Health concerns exist for residents, including risk of waterborne illnesses and other health problems.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken action and is seeking compensation related to pollution.
- Who
- Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, local municipalities, and residents
- What
- The Indrayani River is heavily polluted with untreated sewage and industrial waste.
- When
- Pollution levels have been rising since 2022; NGT issued notices in November 2024.
- Where
- Indrayani River, flowing through Lonavla, Alandi, and PCMC, Maharashtra
- Why
- Due to release of untreated sewage and industrial effluents.
- River Name
- Indrayani River
- Primary Pollutants
- Untreated sewage and industrial effluents
- Origin
- Kurvande village
- Major Cities Affected
- Lonavla, Dehu, Alandi, PCMC
- NGT Action
- Issued notices, seeks compensation from Dehu Nagar Panchayat
- Health Concerns
- Waterborne diseases, respiratory issues, skin irritations