Achi news desk-
Guwahati Municipal Corporation’s dumping ground in Deepur Beel area has been burning for the last two months, but the government seems to be unaware of its harmful effect on the residents. They are deeply disturbed by the ongoing burning of waste, which they believe the authorities have not dealt with effectively. This ongoing issue has caused frustration and rightly raised difficult questions about environmental management in the region. For the past 2-3 years, the residents of Bloortul have been suffering from the unpleasant smell emanating from the dumping site, but the situation has escalated with the continuous burning of waste since February. The acrid smoke enveloped the area, making it difficult for residents to breathe properly and perform daily activities such as drying clothes outside. This environmental crisis not only caused inconvenience but also posed a serious threat to the health of the residents.
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The effect of burning waste goes beyond physical discomfort, with many residents reporting feeling sick and unwell due to the poor air quality. The smoke from the burning debris spread to nearby areas like Pamuhi and Bhimsankar temple, affecting not only residents but also devotees visiting the temple. Residents are forced to close their doors and windows to prevent flies and pests from entering their homes, which increases the sense of confinement and discomfort. Waste brought by crows from the dumping ground and dumped in the houses further adds to the sanitation problems faced by the residents, when insects and pests become a common sight in their surroundings. The situation has reached a point where even birds, which used to frequent Deepor Beel, are reluctant to visit the area due to the environmental degradation caused by the burning waste.
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It is time for the government to take steps to reduce the suffering of the people before the situation worsens.
