Brahmapuram "waste treament" plant has an annual phenomenon of fires.
The plant is dubbed as a waste treament plant,which is in reallity a dump site for waste,with the piles of waste reaching up to 25ft tall. The plant is surrounded by education insitutions,officies,and houses.
During March 2nd,4PM a fire had broke out at the plant, with the blaze getting worse overnight.It has been 5 days since the Initial outbreak, as of March 6th, with the plant still fuming. While the blaze was brought under control after trying for days, the smoke continues to choke Kochi and its suburbs.
The plant has a major impact on the enitre Ernakulam district,with toxic fumes covering all the way to Alapuzzha(60km's away from the plant).
The plant is under the responsibility of the Cochin Co-operation.
This isn't the first incident that has occured.
During 2019 Feb, there was fire at the plant, which had brought toxic fumes to the surrounding area.
The toxic fumes caused by this fire will leave a huge impact on the health standards of the residents of the city, with many suffering with asthama and many falling sick. The current fire has been burning for more that 4 consecutive days, with many of the fire fighters falling sick.
The city needs a permanent solution with regards to its garbage, and the residents have the right to clean air just like they have the right to food, water and shelter.
Right now its no ones responsibility and all political parties who have ruled the city are equally to be blamed.
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday rapped the Pollution Control Board for the failure to carry out its responsibilities.
Initiating suo motu proceedings regarding the fire at Brahmapuram dumping yard, the court asked the Ernakulam district collector, the chairman of the pollution control board and the Kochi Corporation ...
The high court also asked officials to make their stand on solid waste management clear.
The picture itself speaks the unfortunate story... !!
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