Shahdara, Barapullah among most polluted drains discharging into Yamuna: Report

A report has identified 22 drains between Wazirabad and Okhla that directly discharge into the Yamuna river, with Shahdara and Barapullah drains among the most polluted. Eight of these drains were found to have no water flow.

The findings highlight ongoing challenges with water quality and pollution management in the Yamuna, a critical water source for the Delhi region. The report underscores the scale of untreated sewage and industrial discharge entering the river through these drainage points.