APPCB chairman directs Nellore civic staff to remove debris from Penna River
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NELLORE Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) chairman Dr. P. Krishnaiah directed officials of the Nellore Municipal Corporation (NMC) to immediately remove the debris dumped into the Penna River, ensure its proper management, identify those responsible for illegal dumping, and initiate action against them.
During his visit to Nellore on Tuesday (November 10, 2026), he emphasised on scientific management of solid waste and maintaining pollution-free surroundings of the dumping yard at Allipuram as well as the river. He reviewed the solid waste management practices and sanitation conditions. Expressing dissatisfaction over the large accumulation of solid waste, unhygienic conditions, and stagnation of water at the dumping site, the APPCB chairman directed the municipal officials to immediately remove the accumulated waste and ensure complete cleanliness of the premises.
He noticed the illegal dumping of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in the riverbed.
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