Bellandur lake in Bengaluru has caught fire, here's why
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A lake on fire
The largest lake in the IT city of India, Bellandur caught fire yet again on Friday.
After falling prey to toxic froth, the lake became a victim of toxic smoke, courtesy the chemicals and debris dumped near the lake.
After falling prey to toxic froth, the lake became a victim of toxic smoke, courtesy the chemicals and debris dumped near the lake.
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Panic among the locals
The incident triggered panic among motorists on the busy Sarjapur main road.
According to a report in Times Now, the lake bed was on fire for more than three hours on Thursday evening after illegal dumping of debris.
According to a report in Times Now, the lake bed was on fire for more than three hours on Thursday evening after illegal dumping of debris.
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In the news
The lake has been in the news for the last one year for spillover of froth and toxic fumes.
In 2015, foam from the lake spilled over on to roads and other spaces surrounding the lake.
At the time, authorities insisted that the foam was from the detergents households discharged into the lake.
In 2015, foam from the lake spilled over on to roads and other spaces surrounding the lake.
At the time, authorities insisted that the foam was from the detergents households discharged into the lake.
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Toxic substances
Citizens have time and again taken this up with the civic authority to stop the discharge of toxic substances into the lake.
Apparently, Rs 300 crore has been allotted to clear the water bodies of Bengaluru, but it seems, it will still be the citizens who continue to pay for the negligence of the authorities with incidents like these.
Apparently, Rs 300 crore has been allotted to clear the water bodies of Bengaluru, but it seems, it will still be the citizens who continue to pay for the negligence of the authorities with incidents like these.
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Blamegame on
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board chairman Lakshman said notices have been issued to the BBMP, Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board and other agencies to stop the dumping.
He also said the board is in the process of inspecting sewage treatment plants in the area.
He also said the board is in the process of inspecting sewage treatment plants in the area.