By Akshay
May 26, 2026
It is through rivers that water reaches every individual and sustains life.
No human being can survive even a single day without water.
However, due to pollution and public ignorance, these rivers have become toxic.
Some rivers have become so toxic that drinking their water can cause illnesses.
The Salween River, located in China, is one of the most polluted rivers due to plastic, glass, and industrial waste.
The Citarum River in Indonesia is considered one of the dirtiest rivers in the world, having completely transformed into a heap of waste.
Spain's Rio Tinto flows through mines, causing its water to turn red and become highly toxic due to copper and heavy metals.
The Yamuna is one of India's most polluted rivers; the continuous discharge of sewage and industrial waste into it has rendered it extremely filthy.
Another river in China, the Yangtze, is Asia's longest river, but it is extremely polluted due to industrial waste.