Watch: India’s Ganges River faces a slow death

    India’s holiest river, The Ganga — also known as The Ganges — is facing a slow death due to pollution.

    Unplanned urban and industrial growth have led to the river system’s abuse, turning it into a toxic stream at several points during its journey to the sea, says the above video by CNA.

    The Indian government is trying to turn the situation around with the ‘Clean Ganga’ project but whether it’s able to meet the challenge is another thing. Watch the video for more.