Chandigarh — The groundwater crisis in Punjab and Haryana has entered an alarming phase, with new data indicating dangerously high levels of toxic elements in underground water. The worsening contamination has raised serious concerns about rising cases of cancer and kidney-related diseases across both states.
A recent report by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has revealed shocking findings. Among 32 states and Union Territories, Punjab has recorded the highest concentration of uranium in its groundwater. The report also places Punjab second nationwide in arsenic levels, highlighting the scale of the crisis.
Haryana, too, has been ranked second after Punjab in uranium contamination, indicating that the water quality situation in both states is deteriorating rapidly. Health experts warn that prolonged exposure to uranium and arsenic significantly increases the risk of cancer and severe kidney disorders.
Environmentalists say that if corrective measures are not implemented immediately, the water contamination in Punjab and Haryana may trigger a major public health emergency in the coming years.
