Human development, mostly agriculture, has replaced nearly all of the original natural vegetation of the Ganges basin. More than 95% of the upper Gangetic Plain has been degraded or converted to agriculture or urban areas. read more
Ecological Impact The pollution of the Ganges river has a great effect not only on the people, but also on the environment. All of the toxins that flow into the river can lead to many animal deaths. read more
The Environmental Problems The Ganges was ranked among the top five most polluted rivers of the world in 2007, with fecal coliform levels in the river near Varanasi more than hundred times the official Indian government limits. read more