How Periyar river is polluted?

Eloor supports the largest industrial belt in Kerala with over 247 chemical industries. There are more than 30 effluent pipes spewing toxins into the river directly from the industry. Air pollution is also intense.

Which river is most polluted in Kerala?

Periyar river
The Periyar river in Kerala is one of the state’s most important lifelines, necessary for the functioning of life throughout its long stretch. However, the river has been subject to rampant pollution for several decades, particularly near the Eloor industrial regions in Ernakulam district.

Which is the cleanest river in Kerala?

Periyar River, river in southern Kerala state, southwestern India.

Which river is most polluted in India?

Yamuna River -Delhi River Yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers of the India and the longest and the second largest tributary river of the Ganges.

Which is the least polluted river in Kerala?

“All rivers in the state are polluted, mainly Pamba and Periyar. The least polluted is Kabini in Wayanad,” said KSCSTE joint director Kamalakshan Kokkal, who is also the project coordinator.

Which is the least polluted river in India?

Chamabal River The Chambal River is the cleanest river of India, considered pollution free and host amazing species of mugger and gharial, freshwater turtles,gangetic river dolphins and Indian skimmers.

Which is the deepest river in Kerala?

Periyar River
Which is the deepest river in Kerala? Flowing in Idukki is the Periyar River that is not only the deepest but also the longest river in Kerala. Periyar river is around 244 kilometers long with a basin size of 5,398 kilometer square.

Which is biggest dam in Kerala?

Idukki Arch Dam
Idukki Arch Dam situated between Kuravan and Kurathi mountains is the biggest dam in Kerala.

Which is the dirty river in India?

Yamuna’s
The Yamuna’s stretch within Delhi is considered as the dirtiest river reach in India and despite numerous restoration plans, pollution levels have risen unabated.

Which is the cleanest river in India?

Umngot river of
Umngot river of Meghalaya enjoys the status of the cleanest river in the country.

Which city in India is least polluted?

While Mysuru is the least polluted, followed by Satna in MP and Kochi in Kerala, Ghaziabad is the most polluted city in the northern belt. Satna and Maihar in Madhya Pradesh and Mysuru in Karnataka were the cleanest cities in the country.