Delhi: Bhalswa landfill site continues to smoulder on 6th straight day
New Delhi, May 1: Smoke continues to rise from the Bhalswa landfill site in Delhi on Sunday where a fire broke out on April 26, while some areas of the landfill site continue to burn for the sixth consecutive day.
Even though the fire was controlled to an extent, some areas of the Bhalswa dump site are still burning
So far, the Delhi Commission of Women (DCW) has summoned the North Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on May 4 to explain the measures taken by the body to prevent poisonous fumes from entering the residences of people living nearby the landfill area at Bhalswa.
The locals have informed the Commission that poisonous fumes generated due to fire are entering their homes which is severally affecting the health of all residents including the women and children in the area.
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On Thursday, the Delhi government imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh on the North Delhi Municipal Corporation in connection with the fire incident.
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has also submitted the report to the Environment Minister of Delhi.
As per the report, a matter of negligence from the MCD's side has come to the fore and Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has also imposed a fine on DPCC based on the investigation report.
Delhi Fire Service officials had informed that smoke was reported around 5.00 pm on Tuesday that later spread into a massive fire.
Following the incident, locals have been reporting breathing problems.
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-PTC News
