Nagpur gas leak: 56 hospitalised, 8 in ICU after Chlorine leak at Godhni Water Treatment Plant
Responders successfully contained the leak by completely submerging the faulty chlorine cylinder in water to neutralise the escaping gas.
A major chlorine gas leak occurred at the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP) water treatment plant in Godhni Gram Panchayat, Nagpur, on Monday morning, resulting in 56 people being hospitalized. The leak, stemming from a stored chlorine cylinder, quickly spread to nearby residential areas, causing severe respiratory issues and widespread panic.
Emergency responders managed to contain the leak by submerging the faulty cylinder in water to neutralize the escaping gas. Out of the 56 admitted individuals, 11 have since been discharged after treatment, while 45 remain hospitalized. Eight critically ill patients are under intensive care in the ICU. Nagpur District Collector Kumar Ashirwad led the multi-agency response, involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), industrial safety experts, and specialized medical personnel.
The Health Department and District Disaster Management Authority conducted door-to-door health checks in the affected area to identify and treat residents who may have experienced delayed exposure symptoms. High-level briefings were held with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Nagpur Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who directed local authorities to provide uninterrupted medical care for all victims and placed auxiliary health facilities on high alert for potential emergencies.
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