Residents complain of poor air quality, health issues due to illegal garbage burning
Residents of Semmanchery and Perumbakkam have reported health issues and poor air quality due to illegal garbage burning in a marshy area near the Perumbakkam bus depot. The burning has caused thick smoke, foul odors, and widespread fires affecting nearby communities. Local residents have expressed concerns over the environmental and public health impacts of the ongoing activity.
- ▪Residents of Semmanchery and Perumbakkam are affected by illegal garbage burning near the Perumbakkam bus depot.
- ▪The burning has caused thick smoke, leading to poor air quality and breathing difficulties among locals.
- ▪A persistent foul smell from the burning is especially noticeable at night.
- ▪The site of the burning is a marshy area behind the Perumbakkam bus depot and a nearby apartment complex.
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Residents of Semmanchery and Perumbakkam have raised concerns over the persistent illegal garbage burning in a marshy area located behind the Perumbakkam bus depot and the apartment complex nearby.Residents complained that the burning caused widespread fires that led to thick smoke engulfing the neighbouring areas. This resulted in poor air quality and public health issues such as breathing difficulties. It also emitted a persistent foul smell, particularly at night.
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