Ganga Water at Maha Kumbh Deemed Unsafe for Bathing

• Government data reveals elevated BOD levels in Ganga water at Triveni Sangam, making it unsafe for bathing during Maha Kumbh.
• Despite improvements in water quality since January, recent measurements show BOD levels exceeding safe limits.
• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserts water is fit for bathing, while experts and reports highlight ongoing contamination issues.

Source: Mint, Hindustan Times