Areas close to waste-to-energy plants have Delhi’s worst air; Okhla, Ghazipur worst hit

Residents near Delhi’s waste-to-energy plants endure severe pollution, with foul air and acrid odors plaguing their neighborhoods year-round. Despite burning thousands of tons of waste daily and emitting toxic pollutants, these plants are excluded from emergency pollution control measures like GRAP, leaving communities vulnerable to chronic and seasonal health impacts.