What happened to Gangua, once considered Bhubaneswar’s lifeline?

According to the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), the Gangua river has now turned into a drain that carries the city’s garbage and sewage. Rapid urbanisation has only worsened the situation.

Originating in the Chandaka forest region, Gangua used to be a crucial urban water source. It flows southeast through Bhubaneswar for nearly 45 kilometres before merging with the Daya river, which eventually connects to Chilika Lake – an ecosystem........

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