Brahmapuram: Fire gone, but air still toxic, AQI in Kochi reaches 215

KOCHI: At last, the fire in Brahmapuram has been doused completely by 6 pm evening yesterday. Only on some swamps exists smoke that is still smoldering into the skies. Meanwhile, only time will decide on the toxic fumes and the health issues awaiting the people of Kochi. The air quality index in Kochi has gone to 215.

A detailed study will be conducted by experts to see how the toxic fumes have affected the farms, water, and land bodies of the area. Brahmapuram is near the Infosys area and the current crisis will surely hit the real estate business which was thriving all this long. The tourist business will also see a dip with health hazards proving a hindrance for foreigners to visiting the queen of the Arabian sea.

Only one case has been registered till now in the incident which is talked about as one of the worst ecological tragedies to have happened in Kerala. The institute of interdisciplinary science and technology experts terms the dioxin produced after burning the plastics can stay afloat and affect generations in the area. The variant produced can gift trouble to a parent which will directly pass on to their offspring.

Meanwhile, the crores of liters of water sprayed on the waste to douse the fire have reached the lakes and ponds in the nearby area. The chemicals get passed to the people through water in no time but the authorities are clueless about where to start with. The schools and colleges in Kochi corporation will be closed till Wednesday.