Mapusa’s Litter Crisis: Old Asilo Road Tempo Stand Turns into Garbage Dump
Mapusa, once a bustling town, is now grappling with a severe litter crisis. The latest victim of this menace is the tempo stand on Old Asilo Road, which has been reduced to a garbage dump. Residents and commuters are up in arms over the issue, citing health and environmental concerns.

The tempo stand, meant to provide a convenient parking space for vehicles, has been taken over by garbage, with waste scattered all over. The stench and unhygienic conditions are making life miserable for locals and visitors alike.
“This is a reflection of our collective apathy towards civic responsibilities,” said a local resident .
“We urge the authorities to take immediate action and restore the tempo stand to its original purpose.” said another resident
The Mapusa Municipal Council has been criticized for failing to address the issue, despite repeated complaints. With the litter crisis showing no signs of abating, residents are demanding concrete measures to tackle the problem.
Mapusa has every corner as garbage dump. Now the place demarcated for Tempo stand on old asilo road is turning into a garbage dump






