India, Aug. 8 -- Almost all nullahs in the Pimpri Chinchwad area which flow into rivers are highly polluted, according to the latest Environmental Status Report (ESR) released by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Tuesday. These drains continue to discharge water even during the summer season, indicating a constant flow of domestic sewage and chemical-laced wastewater, causing significant pollution in the rivers.

The ESR 2024-2025 states that 60 nullahs flow into the Pawana River, 12 into the Indrayani River, and nine into the Mula River. These nullahs are natural channels meant only for rainwater. However, during inspection, these were found carrying a dangerous mix of household waste, sewage, and industrial effluents,...