Ganges - The Holy River

Question

The river Ganges is 2 510 km long and flows through China , India , Nepal and Bangladesh and has it's source in the Himalayas . Hindus believe that the water of the River Ganges , or Ganga , as they call it , has powerful spiritual qualities . Thousands of pilgrims visit the Ganges annually to bath in it's healing waters , which are believed to wash away sins and guide the spirits of the dead to paradise . Bathing festivals occur annually in January and February and many Hindus dream of washing in the scared waters of the Ganga . Holy water from the river is also used during religious rites and practices and the Ganga Basin is now a holy site for funreals and cremations among Hindus . Many Hindus hope to have their bodies burnt at the Ghats in Benares because they believe that their spirits will be easily guided from there to paradise . For Vir Bhadra Mishra , a hydraulic engineer living near the river , "the day is not complete without a dip in what he considers the holy water of the Ganges".
In recent years , the Ganges has been polluted by humans to such an extent that Hindus , like Vir Bhadra Mishra , who want to bath in it's holy waters now face serious health risks . Many Hindus suffer from stomach and skin complaints after bathing in the Ganges . Leather industries are responsible for dumping waste into the river , but in addition to this , sewage as well as burnt or partially burnt bodies also float in its waters . It is sad that a spiritual site such as the Ganges is being contaminated by human pollution.

Write a transactional text of around 100 words . Remember audience , purpose , layout and language

Write a letter to your friend Buhle and warn her about the health risk of using water from the river Ganges.

Tell her about people who have already experienced health problems bec6of using the water from this river.

Answer 1

[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Date]

Dear Buhle,

I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to warn you about the health risks associated with bathing in the River Ganges. While many Hindus consider its waters holy, recent pollution has led to serious health problems for many visitors. People have reported stomach issues and skin rashes after coming into contact with the contaminated water. With waste from leather industries and even burnt bodies entering the river, it’s alarming to think of the risks involved.

Please take care and consider this before your pilgrimage. I’d hate for you to fall ill!

Best wishes,
[Your Name]