The Periyar river is polluted by toxic liquids being dumped into it. Poisonous gases are pumped into the air.
India, Eloor
By Boat
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Exploration of the river
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Wife of fisherman
Ajitha
Says that it is often difficult to breath and that the chemicals are a real threat to life.
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Fisherman
Shasi
Explains that when he was young he would swim in the river and get good catch every day.