Red Dust And Slow Death In Bellary

For locals, the cloud of Bellary's red dust is pestilence. The cattle is also impacted by the contaminated water which has increased risks of respiratory, digestive and reproductive problems due to the presence of manganese in water and air. And the absence of specialised doctors in the villages, makes matters worse.

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