The National Green Tribunal has directed authorities in Noida to halt excess roadside concretisation, according to an order issued by the Tribunal this week. This leads to environmental problems including obstruction of groundwater recharge, loss of biodiversity, flooding, waterlogging, pollution among others, the petitioners said. In the absence of harvesting systems, these roadsides serve as the only medium of natural groundwater recharge, which is disturbed,” said Akash Vashishtha, counsel. The green panel passed the order on a plea filed by environment activist Vikrant Tongad and dermatologist Dr Supriya Mahajan. The Tribunal has sought a reply from the government authorities and the next hearing will take place in August.

Source: Philippine Star May 28, 2022 02:38 UTC