India, April 23 -- These elevated temperatures in dumpsite can alter gas composition, worsen odours andleachate seeps

Alarms continue to sound over the Ghazipur landfill site in Delhi after a recent fire outbreak. Now, a new study has emerged highlighting the dangers posed by rising temperatures within its different layers.

The Ghazipur landfill, notorious for its immense size and environmental impact, caught fire on April 21, 2024. The incident blanketed parts of Delhi in toxic smoke, raising health concerns for residents.

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High temperatures in the middle layers of the dumpsite are expanding, moving towards the surface, according to the study published in journal Scien...