Olympics 2024 Faces Major Hurdles with Seine River Pollution

With just a month until the Games, concerns over water quality, security, and logistics loom large.

The Seine River, central to the opening ceremony and several events, remains heavily polluted.
Heavy rainfall has exacerbated pollution, raising E. Coli levels well above safe limits.
French officials postponed a planned swim to showcase the river's safety due to poor water quality.
Security for the river-based opening ceremony poses significant challenges for organizers.
Despite extensive cleanup efforts, doubts persist about the river's readiness for Olympic events.