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Noida Sector 46 Residents Choke on Illegal Dump Site
12 Jul
Summary
- Sector 46 residents face severe air pollution from a nearby dumping ground.
- Monsoon rains have intensified foul odors and breathing difficulties.
- Noida Authority claims residents dump waste, promises site clearance.
Residents in Noida's Sector 46 have voiced strong concerns regarding extensive garbage dumping in and around their neighborhood. A vacant plot in neighboring Sector 42 has been transformed into an unofficial dumping ground, posing significant environmental and public health risks.
The ongoing monsoon season has exacerbated the problem, intensifying foul odors and creating breathing difficulties for the approximately 2,500 residents of Sector 46. Residents reported that waste trucks are routinely dumping debris and garbage from across the city onto the vacant plot.
Despite prolonged discussions with Noida Authority officials over the past month, residents claim there has been no adequate response. The situation is affecting not only Sector 46 but also nearby sectors, including 42 and 48. Residents stated that the designated dumping ground is in Sector 130, yet waste continues to be illegally deposited in Sector 42, a practice that has become routine and unbearable.
However, the Noida Authority has refuted claims of an illegal dumping ground. Senior Manager (Health) RK Sharma stated that waste is being dumped by residents from nearby sectors in the vacant plot. The authority assured that the plot would be cleared by the latest tomorrow, Sunday.
