Nagpur on Alert After Toxic Gas Escapes from Treatment Facility
What Happened
A chlorine gas leak from a 900-kg cylinder at a Nagpur water treatment plant sparked panic, left over 40 people ill and triggered a large-scale emergency response by the NDRF and local authorities. Residents reported coughing, breathing difficulties and irritation, prompting police and emergency authorities to evacuate people living nearby.
Key Takeaways
The leak was brought under control after a joint operation by the NDRF, fire department and Orange City Water teams. Authorities evacuated residents within a 200-metre radius, sealed off the area and neutralised the leaking cylinder by placing it in a tank containing water and caustic soda. Investigations into the cause of the leak are underway.