Garbage burnt in Gandhi Nagar, pollutes colony.

Report and photos by Sameekha Asher



Of late, garbage and garden waste is being dumped on the road side in Gandhi Nagar.
On April 25, at about 1 p. m, garbage was being burnt on 1st Crescent Street. This creates a lot of air pollution and also fogs the road a little.
Excess burning of garbage releases air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
These pollutants can cause diseases such as bronchitis in children and cancer of trachea.
The residents on 1st Cross Street are disturbed by the burning of garbage and the pollution it causes. They request the local Chennai Corporation office to take some action.