Divya dumping ground fire puts lives at risk!*

*Divya residents hit by Thane Municipal Corporation’s negligence; Fear of increased respiratory diseases due to toxic smoke – Adv. Rohidas Munde’s anger*

Mumbai shrekesh Choubey:- The serious issue of Thane Municipal Corporation dumping large amounts of waste in Divya division for the past several years is now becoming a health hazard for the citizens of Divya city. The waste accumulated at this place is frequently catching fire, and the heavy smoke emanating from it is spreading throughout the area. The smoke is reaching the residential areas of Divya city and citizens are facing foul smell and smoke throughout the day.

The smoke generated due to burning of waste in the dumping ground is likely to have a serious impact on the health of children, senior citizens, women, as well as citizens with asthma and respiratory problems. Due to the deterioration of air quality, citizens are having difficulty breathing and the risk of developing health problems such as eye irritation, cough, shortness of breath and respiratory problems has increased.

Interestingly, while the problem of garbage has persisted in the Diva area for the past several years, the question arises as to what measures has the Thane Municipal Corporation taken to find a permanent solution to this problem. While there is talk of developing the city, on the other hand, the people of Divekar are facing polluted air and health hazards. Citizens have the right to live in clean air and a healthy environment. However, due to the negligence of the Municipal Corporation, it is seen that the health of the citizens is being played with.

Taking immediate cognizance of this serious situation, the Thane Municipal Corporation should completely extinguish the fire at the dumping ground, make permanent arrangements to ensure that garbage is not burned, immediately check the air quality and review the effects of this pollution on the health of the citizens through a medical survey. It is being demanded that the responsible officials of the relevant departments be held accountable and action be taken against the guilty.

**It is not that the people of Divekar do not want development, but the citizens should not have to live inhaling toxic fumes in the name of development. The Thane Municipal Corporation should wake up now and stop this game being played with the health of the people of Divekar. Otherwise, a strong protest will be launched on the issue of the health of the citizens, warned Adv. Rohidas Munde, Deputy District Chief of the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Party.**