Vizag gas leak: PM calls for meeting with NDMA

May 07, 2020 10:46

PM Narendra Modi has called for a meeting of the NDMA at 11 am today over the gas leak in Visakhapatnam. "Spoke to officials of MHA and NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam, which is being monitored closely. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being in Visakhapatnam," the PM said.

Home Minister Amit Shah said the incident in Visakhapatnam was disturbing. "Have spoken to the NDMA officials and concerned authorities. We are continuously and closely monitoring the situation. I pray for the well-being of the people of Visakhapatnam."

At least six people have been killed and about 120 hospitalised after a gas leak incident in RR Venkatapuram village in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

"There was styrene gas leak. Gas has been neutralised. An NDRF team has reached the spot. We got information and alerted villagers and evacuated the village. Now we are conducting a door-to-door search," RK Meena, CP Visakhapatnam city said.

He added, "Most of the adults vacated the village but some women and children were stuck there. They were rescued by our team. The maximum impact of the gas leak was in about 1 to 1.5 km radius but the smell of the gas was till 2-2.5 km. About 100-120 people have been shifted to hospital. Total six persons have died in the incident including a six-year-old child. An FIR has been registered."

Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Office said that Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will leave for Visakhapatnam and visit King George Hospital where those affected by gas leak incident are being treated.

"Chief Minister is closely monitoring the situation and has instructed the district machinery to take immediate steps and provide all help," said Andhra Pradesh CMO.

The gas leakage took place at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village here on Thursday, said Tirupathi Rao, District Medical & Health Officer.

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