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Yamuna Cruise To Launch Before Chhath, But Data Shows River Still Polluted

Reported by NDTV 28 Oct 2026, 11:13 pm IST 1 min read

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One of the key indicators of river health is biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), which measures the amount of oxygen needed to break down organic waste in water. Higher BOD levels generally mean higher pollution.

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Section: India
First reported by: NDTV
Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 11:13 pm IST
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