Kerala's rivers face severe water pollution, report warns 32 polluted riverbanks

A report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) warns that water pollution in Kerala's rivers is extremely severe, with chemical and plastic waste flowing into many. The report identifies 32 polluted riverbanks and notes that the health of Kerala's rivers is deteriorating due to urbanization and unchecked sewage flow. The study, titled 'Restoration of Polluted Riverbanks 2025,' uses data from 2022 and 2023 to assess the pollution level.