The second trial disposal of hazardous waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy has been postponed due to ongoing equipment cleaning at the Pithampur plant in Madhya Pradesh. Originally scheduled for Wednesday evening the trial is part of a three phase safety monitored process mandated by the state’s high court.
Authorities transported 337 tonnes of toxic waste from the defunct Union Carbide facility, aiming for safe disposal under strict environmental regulations. The second trial was set to process 10 tonnes of waste with rigorous emissions monitoring to ensure pollutants remain within permissible limits.
However delay has heightened tensions among local residents, who continue to protest over potential health and environmental risks. While state officials maintain that stringent safety measures are in place, public concerns persist, with demands for greater transparency and independent oversight.
Despite government assurances controversy surrounding the disposal process highlights the lasting impact of one of the world’s worst industrial disasters, as Bhopal’s toxic legacy continues to raise environmental and public health concerns even four decades later.
