Chlorine Gas Leak At Sehore Filter Plant Leaves 4 Hospitalised; Homes Evacuated | VIDEO

Four individuals were admitted to the hospital on Tuesday evening in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, after a chlorine gas leak occurred at a nearby filter plant. The affected people experienced eye irritation and breathing difficulties following the incident. They are currently receiving medical attention at the hospital. Additional Superintendent of Police Prashant Choubey confirmed that the leak happened near Kahiri Dam.

Rescue teams promptly responded to the scene, and the four individuals affected by the gas were transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. It was later discovered that the gas leak originated from a single 600 kg chlorine cylinder. Rescue teams from the State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF), the health department, and local police were dispatched to the location.

However, the SDERF team is not equipped to handle chlorine gas leaks. Consequently, a team from GAIL India has been called to the site to address the issue and stop the leak.

As a precautionary measure, more than half a dozen nearby houses have been evacuated to ensure the safety of residents from the gas exposure. The administration is actively working to secure the area and protect residents from potential harm. Chlorine gas, which is yellow-green in color and possesses a strong odor, can cause irritation and harm when inhaled.

Exposure can result in burning sensations in the eyes and nose, watery eyes, blurred vision, coughing, throat irritation, chest tightness, and breathing problems. Prolonged exposure may lead to severe lung damage and may even be life-threatening.