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TN-719204
Erode, Bhavani
Environment
18 Sep 2026
21 days
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Day 21 — Follow-up expected by Day 3, escalation after Day 10
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
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Expected follow-up
3 days
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10 days
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