Dumping menace leaves forest fringes of Erumely in Keralam under siege
Illegal dumping of waste in the forest fringes of Erumely, Kerala, is causing significant ecological damage and threatening local wildlife. Officials warn that the waste attracts wild animals to human settlements, increasing the risk of human-wildlife conflict.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing environmental crisis of waste management in ecologically sensitive areas and the resulting dangers to biodiversity.
Unchecked dumping of garbage, including slaughterhouse waste, in forest pockets on the fringes of Erumely is emerging as a serious ecological concern, threatening wildlife and disrupting the natural balance of these green zones.
The menace is particularly rampant along the Erumely–Vechoochira, Mukkada–Karimpinthodu and Placheri–Mukkada routes, where tonnes of waste are reportedly dumped under the cover of darkness. Mounds of plastic, food waste and other debris have become a common sight along these stretches, with the problem worsening in recent years amid the lack of an effective mechanism to clear the waste.
Despite repeated warnings from the Forest department and cleaning drives organised by panchayat authorities with the participation of local residents and NGOs, the dumping continues unabated, particularly at night.
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