Undri Residents Endure Health, Safety Risks Amid Illegal Debris Dump Growing
Residents of a society near Kadnagar Chowk, Undri, are grappling with serious health and environmental issues due to an illegal debris dump spanning three acres. Over the past two years, construction debris, boulders, wood, and plaster of Paris (PoP) items have accumulated, forming a massive mound over 25 feet high—equivalent to a two-storey building. Residents describe it as a “two-floor mammoth of debris,” with daily illegal dumping activities causing noise pollution from trucks that operate from early morning until late at night. Uncovered trucks carrying debris have led to increased air pollution, raising PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels, resulting in respiratory issues, eye irritations, and allergies among residents. Complaints to local authorities have reportedly gone unheeded due to the plot's private ownership, leaving residents feeling neglected by the Pune Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, and the city police.
The debris mountain has also become a safety risk, enabling incidents like break-ins as thieves use it to enter the society's premises. Society members have been forced to hire additional security after a recent incident where thieves stole metal lamps. Environmental concerns are further heightened, as cement and chemical waste in the debris pose a risk of soil and groundwater contamination, which endangers local urban wildlife. Continuous noise pollution and dust infiltration into homes have severely impacted residents’ quality of life, and they express frustration with the lack of action from authorities despite numerous complaints
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