The worst situation is reported in the Pir Colony, where SSWMB established a dumping point for animal remains
KARACHI:
Sanitary conditions remain poor in much of Karachi, with animal waste and household garbage still left uncollected in several neighborhoods, even seven days after Eidul Azha. The lack of disinfectant fumigation and lime treatment has led to foul odors and unsanitary conditions, raising concerns about the spread of infectious diseases.
According to a survey conducted by The Express PAkGazette, many areas of the city continue to face serious waste management problems, including Pir Colony, FC Area, Liaquatabad No. 4, Dak Khana, Sindhi Hotel, Gulshan-e-Iqbal UC 2 and 3, Soldier Bazaar, Garden, Old City Area, Landhi, Lyari, Malir, Korangi, Orangi Town, North Karachi and New Karachi.
Large piles of garbage have accumulated in many localities, while in some places the waste has turned into what residents describe as “garbage mountains.”
The worst situation was in Pir Colony, where the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) had established a dumping point for slaughtered animal remains on the main road. Common household waste was also dumped at the site, resulting in animal carcasses being buried under layers of rubbish.
Residents claimed that SSWMB staff were absent during the first two days of Eid, leading to accumulation of animal remains and garbage across the area. Some cleaning work was carried out after Friday prayers on the third day, when garbage collection vehicles arrived, but routine garbage was still not removed, leaving large piles of waste in several places.
An Orangi Town resident said sanitary conditions were satisfactory in some neighbourhoods, but remained poor in Orangi Town No. 7 and 13 and other areas.
At Soldier Bazaar and Garden, residents complained that waste collection staff were present only for the first two days of Eid and then disappeared. Large piles of garbage are still visible in both locations.
The survey also found that no spraying or disinfectant spraying has been carried out in most parts of the city. Additionally, lime has not spread in many affected areas, further contributing to bad odors and public health concerns.
Repeated attempts were made to get a response from Sindh Solid Waste Management Board director general Tariq Nizamani. However, despite several phone calls and text messages, we were unable to reach him for comment.
