Kedarnath generates 50.3 tonnes of waste in 5 months, 2.5 times last year
- Kedarnath generated 50.3 tonnes of waste from April to August 2026, over 2.5 times the total recorded in 2025.
- Waste rose sharply during the pilgrimage season, reaching 16.3 tonnes in May before staying above 10 tonnes monthly.
- Around 20 tonnes of plastic waste were generated, with 18.5 tonnes processed and 1.5 tonnes still remaining.
- Around 15 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath this year, raising concerns over pressure on the fragile Himalayan environment.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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