India's River in Crisis: Residents Take Action Despite Denial from Officials.

Residents of Eloor, India are struggling to save the Periyar River from industrial pollution caused by over 300 chemical companies, many of which are more than five decades old. The river has turned dark and most of the fish are gone, while the groundwater is fully contaminated. The state Pollution Control Board denies the industrial pollution, blaming it on sewage from homes, commercial institutions, and markets upstream. However, research shows that the river is contaminated with toxic metals and hazardous chemicals, leading to various diseases among residents. Despite protests and legal cases, the situation remains dire.