India, Oct. 3 -- The Delhi government has unveiled a special plan to tackle the recurring problem of toxic froth in the Yamuna ahead of the Chhath festival, a move aimed at preventing a repeat of the images of devotees wading through foam-covered waters that have sparked outrage in previous years.

Officials said the administration will hire professionals, deploy additional boats, and set up temporary monitoring facilities to manage the situation.

With the monsoon over and temperatures dropping, froth formation typically increases as bubbles stabilise, experts warned.

"This year, Chhath will be celebrated on both the eastern and western banks of the Yamuna. Ensuring clean and safe sites for devotees is a priority," a senior official sai...