03:33Smog has engulfed the Indian capital this week while white, 'toxic' foam was seen covering the Yamuna River on Wednesday as experts warn of worsened air pollution in New Delhi.
Concerned local residents are now calling on the local government to address the escalating pollution issue, highlighting the potential health risks posed by the environmental emergency.
"We want a neat and clean city," demanded Brijesh Kumar, a local in the area. "You can see the devastation of this river, it contains toxic foam and it has a very bad smell even though it's very hard to stand here. [...] We request the administration and our countrymen to at least raise your voices so that we can have better living conditions."
"We want to see clean water in this river. If it gets clean then it is good for our domestic animals otherwise it could be very dangerous for our animals and the local populace. It is very toxic water that needs to be cleaned as soon as possible," added another, Mohammed Nil Chand.
The noxious foam reportedly contains high quantities of ammonia and phosphates, which pose major health dangers such as respiratory and skin disorders.
One local, Samar Abbas, emphasised the shared responsibility in addressing the city's escalating pollution issues.
"We want Delhi's increasing pollution problem to be addressed. It's not only the government, we are also responsible for it and we should curb and control elements that can cause pollution," he said.
Some experts have labelled the Indian capital as the 'most polluted city in the world'. Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board reported that the air quality index in New Delhi on Tuesday was 318, which is 20 times higher than the limit recommended by the World Health Organisation.
'We want a clean city' - Locals call for govt action as smog engulfs parts of Delhi and 'toxic' foam envelops Yamuna River
Smog has engulfed the Indian capital this week while white, 'toxic' foam was seen covering the Yamuna River on Wednesday as experts warn of worsened air pollution in New Delhi.
Concerned local residents are now calling on the local government to address the escalating pollution issue, highlighting the potential health risks posed by the environmental emergency.
"We want a neat and clean city," demanded Brijesh Kumar, a local in the area. "You can see the devastation of this river, it contains toxic foam and it has a very bad smell even though it's very hard to stand here. [...] We request the administration and our countrymen to at least raise your voices so that we can have better living conditions."
"We want to see clean water in this river. If it gets clean then it is good for our domestic animals otherwise it could be very dangerous for our animals and the local populace. It is very toxic water that needs to be cleaned as soon as possible," added another, Mohammed Nil Chand.
The noxious foam reportedly contains high quantities of ammonia and phosphates, which pose major health dangers such as respiratory and skin disorders.
One local, Samar Abbas, emphasised the shared responsibility in addressing the city's escalating pollution issues.
"We want Delhi's increasing pollution problem to be addressed. It's not only the government, we are also responsible for it and we should curb and control elements that can cause pollution," he said.
Some experts have labelled the Indian capital as the 'most polluted city in the world'. Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board reported that the air quality index in New Delhi on Tuesday was 318, which is 20 times higher than the limit recommended by the World Health Organisation.
Smog has engulfed the Indian capital this week while white, 'toxic' foam was seen covering the Yamuna River on Wednesday as experts warn of worsened air pollution in New Delhi.
Concerned local residents are now calling on the local government to address the escalating pollution issue, highlighting the potential health risks posed by the environmental emergency.
"We want a neat and clean city," demanded Brijesh Kumar, a local in the area. "You can see the devastation of this river, it contains toxic foam and it has a very bad smell even though it's very hard to stand here. [...] We request the administration and our countrymen to at least raise your voices so that we can have better living conditions."
"We want to see clean water in this river. If it gets clean then it is good for our domestic animals otherwise it could be very dangerous for our animals and the local populace. It is very toxic water that needs to be cleaned as soon as possible," added another, Mohammed Nil Chand.
The noxious foam reportedly contains high quantities of ammonia and phosphates, which pose major health dangers such as respiratory and skin disorders.
One local, Samar Abbas, emphasised the shared responsibility in addressing the city's escalating pollution issues.
"We want Delhi's increasing pollution problem to be addressed. It's not only the government, we are also responsible for it and we should curb and control elements that can cause pollution," he said.
Some experts have labelled the Indian capital as the 'most polluted city in the world'. Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board reported that the air quality index in New Delhi on Tuesday was 318, which is 20 times higher than the limit recommended by the World Health Organisation.