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India's dying rivers: How our cities are choking their lifelines
India's expanding cities are encroaching upon rivers, reducing their width and flow. Many rivers now carry more sewage than freshwater, impacting ecosystems and communities. Efforts to clean these waterways face challenges from ongoing pollution and development pressures. The Brahmaputra river faces erosion, while the Ganga struggles with industrial and ritual waste. Protecting river floodplains and managing sewage are crucial for their survival.
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