Public health risk due to municipal waste dumping in Mrigi river

The Sherpur municipality is dumping 15 tons of daily municipal waste on the banks of the Mrigi River, causing severe environmental degradation and public health issues including respiratory problems, coughing, and pneumonia among local residents. Despite the existence of a sanitary landfill in Ashtamitala, the lack of capacity has forced the municipality to use this informal dumping ground, leading to river pollution and loss of local fish species.