The metropolitan city is currently facing a severe garbage crisis with stinking heaps of waste posing serious health hazards to residents in various neighbourhoods.
As the monsoon season is about to begin, residents are increasingly expressing concerns that these piles of trash could create blockage in the already dilapidated sewerage system and exacerbate the situation.
This grim picture exposes the tall claims of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB). Residents report that thousands of tons of garbage is stacked on the stinking piles daily, particularly in areas such as Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 13-D, PIB Flyover, Korangi, Landhi, Malir, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Paposh Nagar, Bahadurabad, Sharfabad, Ramswami, and Ranchore Line.
According to estimates, Karachi generates around 13,000 tons of garbage per day. Of which, 5,000 to 6,000 tons remains unattended, causing the spread of disease and environmental degradation.
Since Eidul Azha the situation has gone from bad to worse as rotting entrails of sacrificial animals have exacerbated the situation, exasperating resident in different localities. The foul smell has become unbearable in some areas, forcing locals to cover their noses while passing through the streets.
With the impending monsoon season, there is growing concern that untreated garbage may clog drainage systems, increasing flooding risks and further compromising public health and sanitation. Residents demand immediate action to restore the metropolis' cleanliness standards to livable levels.
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