Dadumajra Dump: NGT Raps Chandigarh, Residents Cry Foul
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Chandigarh administration officials over the alarming situation at the Dadumajra dumping ground. The site poses significant environmental and health risks to nearby residents.
Recent heavy rains exacerbated the problem. Leachate from the overflowing landfill has seeped into the surrounding areas, contaminating the soil and water sources.
Residents are suffering from respiratory illnesses and other diseases due to the toxic fumes and polluted environment. They allege their repeated complaints to the authorities have been ignored.
The NGT’s intervention highlights the urgent need for a sustainable solution to Chandigarh’s waste management crisis. The case underscores the critical need for effective municipal planning and implementation to prevent such environmental disasters and protect public health. Failure to act decisively could lead to further legal battles and severe health consequences for the city’s population.
