Nashik: Polluted water discharged into Godavari ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela flag-hoisting ceremony

Nashik, Oct 26 (UNI) With the official flag-hoisting ceremony for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela scheduled for October 31, concerns are mounting over the discharge of large quantities of polluted water into the Godavari River in Nashik. Allegations have emerged that pollution from across the city is entering the river, raising questions about the administration's preparedness ahead of the major religious event. The concerns come amid allegations that groundwater in the Ambad MIDC area has turned yellow due to contamination, with claims of potential health risks, including cancer. However, the Nashik Municipal Corporation is being accused of failing to take…