Residents complain of poor air quality, health issues due to illegal garbage burning
Residents of Semmanchery and Perumbakkam have reported health issues due to illegal garbage burning in a marshy area near the Perumbakkam bus depot. The burning has caused thick smoke, poor air quality, and a persistent foul odor, especially at night. Local residents have raised concerns about the environmental and public health impacts.
- ▪Illegal garbage burning has occurred in a marshy area behind the Perumbakkam bus depot.
- ▪The fires have produced thick smoke that has spread to nearby residential areas.
- ▪Residents have experienced breathing difficulties and other health problems.
- ▪A persistent foul smell from the burning is noticeable, particularly during nighttime.
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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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