Delhi Yamuna Fish Contain More Microplastics Than Haryana

Scientists from the University of Delhi looked at 220 fish from the Yamuna River.

They found tiny plastic pieces in every fish, especially in the part of the river that goes through Delhi.

The fish in Delhi had about 7.6 plastic pieces on average, while those upstream in Haryana had fewer.

Most of the plastic was in the fish’s stomach, but some also got into the gills and muscle.

The plastic was mostly tiny fibers from clothes and washing machines.

The study says the Delhi stretch of the river is a big pollution problem and that we need better waste treatment and less plastic in the water.