New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Apart from air pollution, there are grave concerns for the people of Delhi due to rising uranium levels in the city's groundwater posing grave health risks.
Delhi's groundwater is facing a serious health crisis, with heavy metal contamination among the highest in India. According to the Central Ground Water Board's (CGWB) latest annual report, the capital records alarming levels of uranium, lead, nitrate, fluoride, and salinity-related indicators, posing risks to residents who rely on borewell and hand pump water for daily use.
Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element. Concerns have been raised over the Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2025, which was made public in a report recently released, indicating...