This PANAUTI Was To Be Closed in 2002, But Its STILL There With Wide Open Mouth! #shorts
174,000The Ghazipur landfill in East Delhi was supposed to be closed down in 2002. It had reached its full capacity by then, and according to rules, dumping of garbage should have stopped, followed by proper closure and capping of the site. However, more than two decades later, the landfill is still there, growing taller every year.
Today, this landfill has turned into a massive garbage mountain. Its height is now comparable to that of a 20-storey building. Every day, thousands of tonnes of fresh garbage continue to be dumped there, making the problem worse. Despite knowing it was declared full in 2002, authorities have failed to find an alternative site for Delhi’s waste.
Over the years, this landfill has caused several disasters. In 2017, a part of it collapsed, killing people nearby. Fires frequently break out, spreading toxic smoke in the surrounding areas. For the people living close to Ghazipur, daily life is extremely difficult. The air smells foul, water sources are contaminated, and respiratory illnesses are common.
Although there are efforts to reduce its height by processing old waste, progress is slow. New waste keeps getting added, which defeats the purpose of waste reduction. The Ghazipur landfill is a clear example of how poor planning and lack of timely action can turn an essential utility like waste disposal into a long-term environmental and health hazard.
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