Koppal’s Villages Are Gasping for Breath. This is why | DH Ground Report

Toxic dust destroys agriculture in Koppal | Locals battle severe health hazards like asthma and TB | 24 'red category' industries choke Hirebaganal and nearby villages | Ground Report Chemical runoff poisons Karnataka's groundwater | Tungabhadra river drained for sponge iron factories | Farmers face massive crop failures and livestock risks | Environmental Crisis | Thousands rise up against ₹54,000 crore mega steel plant | Locals demand environmental justice and basic healthcare | The fight for survival in an aspirational district | In Karnataka’s Koppal district, villages once known for farming and livestock are now struggling with severe industrial pollution caused by sponge iron and agrochemical industries. Toxic dust coats homes, water sources are contaminated, and residents say health problems have become a part of daily life. DH’s Anitha Pailoor travels through Hirebaganal, Halavarti, Kunikeri, Ginigera and nearby villages in Koppal to uncover the struggles of communities living in the shadow of highly polluting industries UPDATE: On May 21, the Koppal district administration shut two sponge iron units for causing air and water pollution. Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/ka... #Koppal #Karnataka #IndustrialPollution #GroundReport #Pollution #steelfactory #coalpower #Hirebaganal #waterpollutionindia ------------ Liked the video? Tell us how we are doing in the comments section and don't forget to subscribe to our channel. Hit the Bell icon & never miss a video from Deccan Herald. For latest news, views & analysis log on to https://www.deccanherald.com/ Subscribe to our Telegram notifications: https://t.me/DeccanHeraldNews Facebook:   / deccanherald