29 Most Toxic Places On Earth

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Yamuna River, India

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The river that once had clear blue water is now one of the most polluted rivers in the world. Delhi, the country’s capital, dumps more than half its waste straight into the Yamuna River. Decades ago, people can take a bath in the river and drink its water, but now, the water is completely toxic. Delhi’s severe air pollution even created a toxic foam on the river, and pollutants from the river seep into the soil and contaminate the land and the local produce. Despite how hazardous the water is, several devotees still immerse themselves in the noxious foam, offering prayers to the holy river during festivals. Hundreds of people who live on the banks of Yamuna also rely on the river for water and food, and these inhabitants have been found with high concentrations of chromium, lead, and nickel in their bloodstream, caused by years consuming the contaminated food.