India Rubbish Pickers in Delhi Endure Extreme Heat and Toxic Air for Daily Wage

Over a million people earn a living in India by picking through 62 million tonnes of rubbish yearly. In New Delhi's Bhalaswa landfill, waste pickers brave extreme heat, toxic gases, and heavy loads daily to earn a meager income. Their work, essential for survival, is fraught with health risks and minimal safety measures, highlighting the harsh realities of informal waste management in urban India.

Al Jazeera's Hamza Mohamed reports.

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