Unregulated quarrying upsets upland residents in Kozhikode
Residents in Thamarassery village are concerned about large-scale granite quarrying in upland areas, fearing it could lead to ecological disasters amid heavy rainfall. Despite repeated complaints to local authorities, quarrying continues unabated, raising fears of landslides and soil erosion. Environmental activists emphasize the need for regulation and monitoring to protect the fragile terrain and nearby agricultural land.
- ▪Residents and environmental activists are worried about unregulated granite quarrying in Thamarassery village.
- ▪Heavy rainfall and orange alerts have raised concerns about potential ecological disasters due to ongoing quarrying activities.
- ▪Local residents have submitted multiple complaints to authorities, but no effective action has been taken to halt the operations.
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Large-scale granite quarrying in the upland areas of Thamarassery village has raised concerns among residents and environmental activists, who claims that continued unregulated mining amid heightened weather alerts could trigger a major ecological disaster.The development comes at a time when parts of Kerala are witnessing intense rainfall and orange alerts have been issued in several districts. Residents, mostly farmers, allege quarrying and transportation of mined rock continue unabated despite repeated representations to local administrators and various government departments.According to residents of Koodaranhi panchayat, quarrying is being carried out in environmentally sensitive areas where large-scale excavation has altered the natural terrain.
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