Most Polluted Rivers In The World; India's Most Pious Stream Ranks...

Known for its sacred significance, the Ganges is also one of the most polluted rivers in the world, plagued by industrial waste, sewage, and plastic. Over 1 billion liters of untreated sewage are dumped into it daily.

The Yangtze, Asia's longest river, is heavily contaminated with chemicals, plastic, and industrial runoff, largely due to rapid industrialization along its banks.

Known as the "Mother River" of China, the Yellow River suffers from high levels of agricultural runoff, industrial waste, and untreated sewage, making it one of the most polluted in the world.

Often referred to as the "dirtiest river in the world," the Citarum is filled with plastic, toxic waste, and untreated sewage from the millions of people living nearby.

The Mekong, flowing through several Southeast Asian countries, is contaminated by mining activities, untreated sewage, and agricultural runoff, impacting millions of people who depend on it for daily use.

This river, flowing through Southern Africa, faces pollution from industrial waste, mining runoff, and untreated sewage, which severely affects its water quality.

The Niger River, central to West Africa's ecosystem, has been heavily polluted by industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and oil spills, threatening both the environment and human health.

Although the Amazon is vast and rich in biodiversity, deforestation, illegal mining, and untreated sewage have led to increased pollution, affecting its waters and surrounding ecosystem.

A mix of several rivers, the Rio de la Plata has high levels of sewage, industrial pollutants, and agricultural runoff. It's one of the most polluted estuaries in the world.

Flowing through Shanghai, the Huangpu River suffers from severe pollution due to industrial runoff, untreated sewage, and toxic chemicals, impacting both human health and aquatic life.

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