Erode Environment Reports & Updates
1 active report — latest submitted 18 Sept 2026
This page tracks live environment reports from residents of Erode, including Perundurai, Gobichettipalayam, Bhavani, and nearby areas. All reports are submitted by citizens on VizhiTN and verified by the community. For urgent environment issues in Erode, call Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) at 044-22200909.
Local Operations & Overview
Erode Environment Status
Erode residents can browse community reports and official complaint resources for environment reports.
Understanding Environment Complaint Channels in Erode
Environment complaints in Erode fall under the jurisdiction of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)). Helpline: 044-22200909. File online grievances at https://tnpcb.gov.in. Escalation path: District Environmental Engineer (DEE) → Joint Chief Environmental Engineer.
Erode Environment Activity Summary
1 active environment reports documented in Erode on VizhiTN. Activity reflects community submissions and recorded status changes.
Active Reporting Zones — Erode
Citizen reports from Erode are tracked across Perundurai, Gobichettipalayam, Bhavani, Sathyamangalam. Organizing by locality helps RWA networks coordinate with municipal officers and monitor resolution timelines per zone.
Environment Incident Classification
Environment incidents in Tamil Nadu are classified by severity and assigned to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) for resolution. Each case type has a distinct escalation path.
Recent Reports (1)
Illegal Stone Quarry Dust Choking Erode Bhavani Villages — Residents Demand Closure
Residents of three villages near Bhavani in Erode district are suffering severe respiratory problems due to uncontrolled stone quarry dust from an allegedly illegal quarrying operation running without proper environmental clearance. Affected villages: - Karuvalur: 450 households, all facing dust pollution - Siruvalur: 280 households, closest to quarry — worst affected - Narasipuram hamlet: 120 households, dust settling on crops and water sources Health impact reported: - Local PHC doctor reports 40% increase in respiratory cases since quarrying intensified 4 months ago - 12 children hospitalised with acute asthma attacks since June 2026 - Dust visible in drinking water storage tanks after blasting - Crops including paddy and sugarcane showing dust damage affecting yield Environmental violations: - Quarry operating beyond permitted depth - No water sprinkler system for dust suppression - Blasting done without prior notice to village panchayat - Green buffer zone not maintained as required by TN Mining Rules Complaints filed to: - Erode District Collector: August 10, 2026 - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board: August 22, 2026 - No inspection conducted in 5 weeks TN Pollution Control Board Erode: 0424-2257890 Erode District Collector: 0424-2258100 TN Mining Department: 044-28524573