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News: A five-day research survey found zero dissolved oxygen levels at several locations, making the Hindon river uninhabitable for aquatic life.
About Hindon River
- Origin: It originates in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Siwalik Hills at about 800 m elevation.
- Nature: The river is entirely rain-fed, with higher flow during the monsoon season.
- Length: The total length of the river is about 400 km.
- Course: It flows through the industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana before reaching Noida.
- Major tributaries: The Kali (West) River and Krishni River are its main tributaries.
- Tributary of: It merges with the Yamuna River near Noida.
- Historical Significance: Archaeologists have found traces of the Harappan civilization along its banks, including sites dating back to around 2500 BC.
- Pollution Issues: The Hindon River suffers from significant pollution due to urban, agricultural, and industrial waste being discharged into its waters without adequate treatment.
- This has made it one of the most polluted stretches in the Ganga basin.
- Critical Status: In 2015, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) assessed the pollution levels of the Hindon River and declared it a ‘dead river’.
- It was found to be ‘unfit’ for bathing in several sections due to extreme pollution levels.
