Vizag Gas Leak: Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan expresses distress, offers prayer

Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Prhan on Thursday expressed distress about  Vizag gas leak incident in Andhra Presh saying that he prays for safety and well-being of people in city.  Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister ded that situation is being monitored and that all assistance to affected people is being provided. 

Over eight persons, including one child, have died after a chemical gas leak at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram vill in Vishakapatnam on Thursday. Over 2,500 people are being evacuated. casualty toll is likely to rise

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Vizag gas leak incident

leak from factory was suspected to have started in early hours of Thursday between 3 am and 4 am. Residents of Imhachalam, Gopalapatnam, Vepagunta have been evacuated as National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have reached spot. Or ncies such as local police and fire brige have also been mobilised.

Dozens of persons are said to be affected by leak, complaining of breathing difficulties and burning sensation in ir eyes.

Andhra Presh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy will be visiting Visakhapatnam in order to asses on-ground situation after  gas leak. CM Reddy will be meeting victims as well.

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