Worst situation reported in Pir Colony where SSWMB established a dumping site for animal remains
KARACHI:
Sanitation conditions remain poor in large parts of Karachi, with animal waste and household waste still lying uncollected in several neighborhoods even on the seventh day after Eidul Azha. The absence of disinfectant spraying and lime treatment has led to bad odors and unsanitary conditions, raising concerns about the spread of infectious diseases.
According to an investigation by The Express Pakinomist, many areas of the city continue to face serious waste management problems, including Pir Colony, FC area, Liaquatabad No. 4, Dak Khana, Sindhi Hotel, Gulshan-e-Iqbal UCs 2 and 3, Soldier Bazaar, Garden, Old City Area, Landhi, Korangi and New Town, Maliri, Orangi, Mali Karachi.
Many localities have accumulated large piles of waste, while in some places the waste has grown into what residents refer to as ‘mountains of waste’.
The worst situation was reported in Pir Colony, where the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) had established a dumping ground for sacrificial animal remains on the main road. Routine household waste was also dumped at the site, causing animal waste to be buried under layers of rubbish.
Residents alleged that the SSWMB staff were absent for the first two days of Eid, resulting in the accumulation of animal remains and garbage throughout the area. Some cleaning was done after Friday prayers on the third day when garbage vehicles arrived, but routine garbage was still not removed, leaving large piles of garbage in several places.
A resident of Orangi Town said sanitation conditions were satisfactory in some neighborhoods but remained poor in Orangi Town No. 7 and 13 and other areas.
In Soldier Bazaar and Garden, residents complained that waste collection staff were present only for the first two days of Eid and then disappeared. Large piles of waste remain visible at both sites.
The survey also found that disinfection and spraying of disinfectants has not been done in most parts of the city. In addition, lime has not been spread in many affected areas, further contributing to odors and public health concerns.
Repeated attempts were made to get a response from Managing Director Tariq Nizamani of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board. But despite several phone calls and text messages, he could not be reached for comment.
