According to a study by the Ministry of Resources, #KumbhMela is the time when the River Ganges witnesses a dramatic increase in #pollution levels, most of which can be attributed to bathing and open defecation by the devotees.<br /><br />-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />We are active on social media! Follow us:<br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/thenewindianxpress <br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewIndianXpress<br /><br />Stay updated with our Apps: <br />For Android users: http://bit.ly/2EdIaWW<br />iOS users: https://apple.co/2SrVdHf<br /><br />For more videos: http://www.newindianexpress.com/videos<br />For all the important news: http://www.newindianexpress.com/
