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Thanjavur Residents Choke on Ash as Rice Mill Waste Piles Up Along Roadsides
THANJAVUR, India – December 7, 2025 – Residents and motorists near Ammanpettai in Thanjavur are facing increasing inconvenience and health concerns due to large amounts of burnt paddy husk dumped along the ring road and the Vallam-Thiruvaiyaru State Highway. Over the past three days, an estimated 50 tonnes of ash, suspected to be from the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) rice mill, has been offloaded at multiple points along the roadside near Palliagraharam and Vallam.
The fine particles from the ash are easily dispersed by the wind, causing eye irritation for drivers, particularly those on two-wheelers, and pedestrians. Motorists have also reported skidding on the loose ash that covers the road surface, raising concerns about potential accidents.
Farmers are worried that the continuous dumping could choke nearby irrigation channels, hindering water flow to cultivated fields.
The ash, a byproduct of parboiled rice mills, contains fine silica, unburnt carbon, and trace mineral oxides, making it a lightweight irritant when airborne.
When contacted, TNCSC officials stated they would investigate the matter and take appropriate action. Local residents are hoping for a swift resolution to the problem before further health issues and environmental damage occur.
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