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Uranium levels in Delhi’s groundwater third highest in country, shows report
In 2024, Delhi reported the third highest rate of uranium-contaminated groundwater in India, with 15.66% of post-monsoon samples exceeding the Bureau of Indian Standards limit of 30 ppb, according to the Central Ground Water Board's 2025 report. Long-term exposure risks kidney damage and cancer. The contamination stems from geological factors and over-extraction.
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