Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Mumbai Residents Alarmed by Garbage Burning Near Wadala Salt Pans
People in Wadala East, Mumbai, are very worried about the air quality.
They say that garbage is being burned every day near the salt pans, and this has been happening for a long time.
The smoke and dust are making the air very dirty, and some people think it's because developers want to build houses there.
The air quality in Wadala is really bad, and people are scared it will make them sick.
They have complained to the city officials, but nothing has changed yet.
Some people also think that the salt pans and nearby plants are being destroyed on purpose.
Residents of Wadala East, Mumbai, have raised concerns about daily garbage burning near salt pans.
The issue has been ongoing for years, with complaints made to the BMC helpline but no action taken.
Residents allege that garbage burning, construction waste dumping, and encroachment on salt pans are happening.
Users on Reddit echoed concerns about heavy dust levels and pollution in Wadala, with some alleging real estate interests.
The Wadala Truck Terminal has consistently high air pollution levels, with an AQI of 119 (Poor) at the time of reporting.
- Who
- Residents of Wadala East, Mumbai
- What
- Garbage burning and encroachment near salt pans
- When
- Ongoing issue for years
- Where
- Wadala East, Mumbai
- Why
- Alleged real estate interests and illegal construction
- Location
- Wadala East, Mumbai
- Primary Concern
- Garbage burning and encroachment near salt pans
- Reported AQI at Wadala Truck Terminal
- 119 (Poor)
- Overall Mumbai AQI
- 104
- Alleged Motivations
- Real estate interests and illegal slum construction
- Ecological Impact
- Destruction of salt pans and mangroves
