Are floods making Australian river pollution 'worse'?

Australian Rivers

(L) Dr Shane White and (R) Dr Praktan Wadnerkar working as Enviropnmental Scientists in Australia Source: Supplied by Dr Praktan Wadnerkar

Many states in Australia have been battling incessant rains and floods driven by La Niña. According to Dr Praktan Wadnerkar, an environmental scientist, floods are also causing increased pollution in the rivers. SBS Hindi speaks to him about the impact of climate change on Australia's water systems.


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