Overview
- PPCB teams conducted surprise inspections on November 26–27, doused active fires and impounded vehicles at multiple open dumping sites.
- PPCB directed the Municipal Corporation to halt open dumping and burning, seize offending vehicles and begin legal action, with cases initiated against MC authorities and a panchayat officer.
- Inspectors documented violations at Phase 8B/Sector 74–117, Sector 66A (Kambala) and Sector 65/Phase 11, and fresh smoke was reported again at Phase 8B the same evening.
- A youth activist reported intercepting another truck attempting to dump waste illegally as residents pressed for stricter enforcement and continuous monitoring.
- Experts warned that burning mixed waste releases PM2.5, PM10 and toxic gases linked to serious health risks, while residents reported breathing trouble and urged a health emergency and long-term fixes.