Janakpuri Roads Turning into Dumping Yards

New Delhi, Aug 22: The once lively and bustling Janakpuri locality in South West Delhi is now a picture of neglect, with long stretches of its roadside turning into open garbage dumps. Piles of rotting waste, plastic bags, leftover food, and even construction debris are lying unattended in full public view. To make matters worse, cows and stray animals are forced to eat from the filth, while swarms of flies, mosquitoes, and rats infest the area, creating a grave health hazard.

What is shocking is the blatant indifference of the concerned civic authorities. Despite being situated beside a busy road with heavy pedestrian and vehicle movement, the garbage remains uncollected for days. The foul stench has made life miserable for commuters and residents alike. “It’s not just dirt—it’s a slow poison we are breathing every day. Children and elderly are the worst affected,” said a local shopkeeper, visibly angry at the state of affairs.

The situation is compounded by chaotic traffic snarls. Cars, buses, autos, and bikes crawl bumper to bumper, with no proper management in sight. Hawkers and illegal parking worsen the congestion, making the roads nearly impossible to navigate during peak hours. The combination of traffic mismanagement and garbage heaps reflects the collapse of urban governance in one of Delhi’s busiest zones.

Health experts warn that such unhygienic conditions could trigger outbreaks of dengue, malaria, and other waterborne diseases. Yet, the authorities appear to be in deep slumber. Municipal garbage trucks appear occasionally, but the waste keeps piling up as if there is no long-term plan or monitoring system in place.

Residents are questioning whether Janakpuri has been completely abandoned by the Delhi civic body. “The government talks about Swachh Bharat, but here we are standing in a mountain of garbage. If this is the capital of India, what example are we setting for the world?” asked another resident in frustration.

It is time the Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation act with urgency. Strict enforcement of waste disposal rules, daily cleaning, penalties on open dumping, and proper traffic regulation must be implemented without delay. Until then, Janakpuri will remain trapped in filth and chaos — a dark reminder of official negligence in the heart of the national capital.

~ KV NEWS

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