Everyone knows the Ganges-Yamuna, but the story of this ‘anonymous’ river of UP will surprise you

Uttar Pradesh is called the state of rivers. Whenever there is talk of the rivers of UP, the name of Ganga, Yamuna or Saryu comes first on our tongue. But do you know about a river that flows between Lucknow and Jaunpur and whose story is painful?

This is a river that once quenched the thirst of millions of people and irrigated the fields, but today she is counting her breath. This is river Sai River,

Where does it come out and where does Say go?

The journey of Sai River begins with Bhajwan Lake in Hardoi district. After leaving from there, this river passes through districts like Unnao, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh and Jaunpur. Finally, it joins the Gomti River at Rajghat in Jaunpur. In this way it is one of the largest tributaries of Gomti.

Why is its condition so bad?

The Say River, once known for clean water, has become one of the most polluted rivers in the state today. The biggest reason for this is the dirty drains and poisonous water of factories of cities to be dropped directly. All this dirt is found in the river without any treatment, which has poisoned its water and has threatened its existence.

The interesting thing is that the mention of this river is also found in mythology and Ramcharitmanas. It is said that Lord Rama crossed this river while going to exile. But today human negligence has brought this historic river to the verge of transformed into a dirty drain.