India, March 4 -- The Regional Pollution Control Board in Rourkela has taken strict action against industries flouting environmental regulations. In a recent move, the board issued closure notices to 11 factories that were found violating air and water pollution norms. Additionally, action has been recommended against 128 more industries for non-compliance.

According to reports, the air and water pollution levels in Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, and Deogarh districts have been increasing at an alarming rate. Ideally, the pH level of drinking water should be between 6.5 and 8.5, but reports indicate that in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda, it has exceeded this range. Similarly, air pollution levels in these areas have risen above the permissible lim...