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Tirunelveli, Krishnapuram Canal
Environment
18 Sep 2026
21 days
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Day 21 — Follow-up expected by Day 3, escalation after Day 10
Plastic Waste Burning Near Tirunelveli Krishnapuram Canal Causing Air Pollution
Residents near the Krishnapuram Canal in Tirunelveli are raising urgent environmental and health complaints about daily burning of plastic waste and construction debris on the canal bank, which has been going on for over 6 weeks. Pollution details: - Location: Krishnapuram Canal bank, near Old Bypass Road bridge, Tirunelveli - Burning occurs daily between 6 PM and 9 PM — after working hours when authorities are absent - Mixed waste including plastic bags, PVC pipes, rubber tyres and hospital gloves being burned - Toxic black smoke spreading into residential areas of Krishnapuram and Melapalayam - Canal water visibly contaminated with ash and debris flowing into the Tamirabarani river Health impact: - Residents reporting burning eyes, throat irritation, and headaches daily - Elderly residents and asthma patients most affected during evening hours - Strong plastic fume smell inside homes even with windows closed Environmental concern: - Tamirabarani river — a source of drinking water for Tirunelveli — is being contaminated - Plastic ash entering canal ecosystem affecting fish population Complaints to Tirunelveli Corporation: September 3 and September 12 — no action TN Pollution Control Board Tirunelveli: 0462-2501567 Tirunelveli Corporation: 0462-2572300 Tamirabarani River Protection: 044-28524573
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Expected follow-up
3 days
Escalate if no action after
10 days
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