Despite Haryana having the lowest forest cover in India, a mere 3.6% as compared to the national average of 21%, deforestation continues blatantly. In May and June this year, the state experienced extreme heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 50°C, impacting public health and livelihoods.
The Bandhwari landfill has long been a contentious issue in Gurugram, with residents and environmentalists repeatedly raising concerns about its impact on the local ecosystem. The recent allegations have only intensified the ongoing debate over the management of waste and environmental protection in the area
Environmentalists are up in arms over illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in the Aravallis, at Ghata. Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav said that the issue has come to their notice and they will form teams to inspect the same