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Raging fire in Bhalswa landfill chokes Delhi

Delhi's air quality dips to 'very poor' level as Bhalswa landfill continues to smoulder

 
 

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By Vikas Choudhary
Last Updated: Monday 29 October 2018
Delhi breathes 'very poor' air as Bhalswa landfill in New Delhi fire rages on. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

Delhi breathes 'very poor' air as Bhalswa landfill in New Delhi fire rages on. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

This fire has been raging at the dump site since October 20. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

This fire has been raging at the dump site since October 20. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

The polluted air coming from landfill fires is getting trapped owing to low wind speed and temperature. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

The polluted air coming from landfill fires is getting trapped owing to low wind speed and temperature. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

Sahibe Alam, 12, goes to school in the evening and works in the dumpyard during the day to earn Rs 100-200 to help his mother to run the household. Alam says the smoke makes it extremely difficult to work here. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

Sahibe Alam, 12, goes to school in the evening and works in the dumpyard during the day to earn Rs 100-200 to help his mother to run the household. Alam says the smoke makes it extremely difficult to work here. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

Smoke billows from the landfill, which generates highly combustible methane. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

Smoke billows from the landfill, which generates highly combustible methane. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

According to the World Health Organization, India has this year become home to the world's 14 most polluted cities, with Delhi ranked sixth. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

According to the World Health Organization, India has this year become home to the world's 14 most polluted cities, with Delhi ranked sixth. Credit: Vikas Choudhary

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India Environment Portal Resources :

  • Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding cases of fire at Ghazipur landfill, Delhi, 17/04/2018
  • Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding landfills in Delhi, 27/10/2017
  • Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping sites at Ghazipur and Bhalswa, Mukraba Chowk, Delhi, 06/03/2017

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