Chemical contamination in India poses dangers to water sources

NEW DELHI, INDIA - MARCH 21: As the world’s water resources continue to decrease, access to drinking water becomes more difficult due to climate change, lack of infrastructure, and economic insufficiency.Toxic foam is seen floating in the Yamuna River in New Delhi, as the world observes World Water Day on Tuesday, March 22.Although India represents 18% of the world's population, it possesses only 4% of its freshwater resources. Moreover, the country is one of the countries with the highest water scarcity due to its population, pollution, and exploitation of groundwater.As part of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, water is important for the health and peace of people.In this context, the UN will hold the 2023 Water Conference in New York on March 22-24.(Footage by Amarjeet Kumar Singh/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)