Kochi – Late night protest in front of Brahmapuram plant. Locals stopped the garbage lorries that were brought to the plant. Garbage lorries were brought under police escort. The waste was brought to the plant to be deposited elsewhere where it did not catch fire.
Garbage collection, which was suspended in the wake of the fire in Brahmapuram, was resumed yesterday on the order of the High Court. Yesterday morning, for the first time following the fire, 40 loads of organic waste were brought to the Brahmapuram plant under police escort.
Meanwhile, the fire has eased slightly on the ninth day. Ministers who visited the plant said that the fire was 80% extinguished. Rajiv. MB Rajesh said. The smoke has also decreased. But yesterday evening, the flames rose up everywhere. The fire is up to six feet deep in the waste. It is hoped that it will be completely extinguished even today.
Meanwhile, a waste management action plan has been formulated in the district to prevent the recurrence of incidents like the Brahmapuram fire. Ministers M. B. Rajesh and P. Rajeev said that waste management will be ensured in the homes by April 10. Local bodies will be declared waste-free on June 5, the Environment Day. The ministers also informed that a special plan will be implemented from May 1 to 10 to remove garbage from public places.
English Summary: Protest in front of Brahmapuram solid waste treatment plant
