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Delhi Fish Found with Higher Microplastic Levels than Upstream Haryana, Study Reveals
✍️ Udayavani
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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A recent study shows fish sampled from the Yamuna River in Delhi contain higher concentrations of microplastics compared to those collected upstream in Haryana.
The study examined fish from the Yamuna River near Delhi and compared them with specimens collected upstream in Haryana. Researchers found that the Delhi samples contained significantly higher levels of microplastics, indicating greater pollution downstream of the capital.
The analysis measured the number of microplastic particles per fish and reported a marked increase in the Delhi cohort. The findings suggest that urban runoff and industrial discharges along the river may be contributing to the elevated contamination.
Environmental experts warn that such microplastic loads can affect fish health and potentially enter the human food chain. The study calls for stricter pollution controls and regular monitoring of the Yamuna’s aquatic life.
The analysis measured the number of microplastic particles per fish and reported a marked increase in the Delhi cohort. The findings suggest that urban runoff and industrial discharges along the river may be contributing to the elevated contamination.
Environmental experts warn that such microplastic loads can affect fish health and potentially enter the human food chain. The study calls for stricter pollution controls and regular monitoring of the Yamuna’s aquatic life.