The groundwater of Khan Chandpur and the surrounding villages has become poisoned with carcinogenic heavy metal due to the neighboring disposal of 45,000 tonnes of toxic garbage.
Located in Odisha, Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake in Asia. It has been shrinking due to siltation and loss of water flow from its tributaries.
Madhya Pradesh, located in central India, is known for its rich biodiversity and agricultural heritage. However, the state is facing severe environmental degradation due to industrial pollution.
Residents suspect that the water supply may be contaminated with sewage or other pollutants. Some have even reported finding fecal matter in their tap water, adding to their fears of contamination.