A water creek located behind the Margão KTC bus stand has become a dumping ground for plastic bags, empty bottles, and other waste—posing serious environmental and public health risks. Despite the visible accumulation of garbage for several months, concerned authorities have reportedly failed to take action.
The unchecked dumping has led to severe waterlogging, especially during rains, creating hazardous conditions for both nearby residents and pedestrians. Locals fear that stagnant water and pollution could lead to vector-borne diseases and further degrade the living environment.
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Environmental experts warn that the soil in the affected area is heavily contaminated due to prolonged exposure to pollutants, and urgent treatment is needed to restore its ecological balance.
Residents have called for immediate intervention by municipal and pollution control authorities to clear the creek, decontaminate the soil, and implement sustainable waste management practices to prevent future recurrence.
