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Pollution and Diseases in Kerala

Due to the accumulation of garbage in the Tirur-Ponnani River and the adjacent Kanoli Canal, the water was discolored and had a strong smell. Hospitals, hotels, industries and others operating along the banks of the river have been brought to the attention of the authorities many times for dumping waste into the river. The famous Dr. R.V. G. Menon checked the place and understood things.

Before the start of the rainy season, the fishes in the river were floating dead in groups, and the unpleasant stench was felt from the blackened water, which scared the people. It is known that the fish died and floated due to chemical impurities in the river water and the oxygen rate reached zero. To prevent its spread to wells etc. in Samipa area and to make it free of waste.

It is because of the need for urgent action that the council has to approach the Kark Court. State Vice President of All Kerala Anti-Corruption & Human Rights Protection Council Mr. Bapu Vadakkeil, District General Secretary Mr. Manaf and Malapuram District Collector and Water Transport Department Secretary, Malappuram D. Hon. The court accepted the injustice filed in the Parappanangady Municipal Court and appointed a commission to inspect the site.