Desk : Karachi continues to grapple with severe sanitation challenges seven days after Eid al-Adha, as large parts of the city remain overwhelmed by uncollected animal remains and household garbage. The situation has exposed what residents describe as a significant breakdown in the municipal waste management system, with several neighbourhoods reporting persistent foul odours and deteriorating hygiene conditions, according to The Express Tribune.
Multiple areas, including Pir Colony, FC Area, Liaquatabad No. 4, Dak Khana, Sindhi Hotel, Soldier Bazaar, Landhi, Lyari, Malir, Korangi, Orangi Town, North Karachi, and New Karachi, are still facing serious waste accumulation issues.
In several localities, garbage has piled up into large heaps, with residents describing them as “mountains of waste.” Pir Colony appears to be among the worst affected, where a temporary dumping site established by the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) has reportedly turned into a major garbage hotspot. Locals alleged that household waste was also dumped at the site, leading to animal offal being buried under layers of refuse, further worsening sanitary conditions.
Residents further claimed that sanitation workers were largely absent during the first two days of Eid, allowing waste to accumulate unchecked. Although cleanup operations reportedly began on the third day after Friday prayers, large portions of garbage remain uncleared across several areas.
In Orangi Town, residents reported uneven sanitation services, stating that while some neighbourhoods witnessed timely waste collection, areas such as Orangi Town No. 7 and No. 13 continue to suffer from delayed or inadequate garbage removal.
Similarly, residents of Soldier Bazaar and Garden complained that waste collection teams were initially active during the early days of Eid but later disappeared, leaving behind significant piles of garbage.
Concerns have also been raised over the absence of fumigation, disinfectant spraying, and lime treatment in several affected localities, raising fears of potential health risks amid worsening environmental conditions, as reported by The Express Tribune.