After the toxic gas leak till now eleven people have been killed, including a child, and about 500 have been admitted to hospital
NEW DELHI| On Thursday, toxic gas was leaked from a chemical plant of a multinational firm in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam causing 11 lives and 500 people are hospitalized. Ambulances, fire engines and the policeman have reached the chemical plant, officials said.
The peoples who reside near the chemical plant of the LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd in the district’s village RR Venkatapuram reported of burning sensation in their eyes and difficulty in breathing, officials report. They were immediately been hospitalized.
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation tweeted, “There is gas leakage identified at LG Polymers in Gopalpatnam. Requesting Citizens around these locations not to come out of houses for the sake of safety precautions”.
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7 May, 3:36 PM:
PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting today morning to take stock of the steps being taken in response to the #VizagGasLeak incident. He discussed at length the measures being taken for the safety of affected people as well as for securing the site affected by the disaster: MHA pic.twitter.com/JmrfJOBHL0
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 3:36 PM:
An ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore each to be given to the families of the deceased in the #VizagGasLeakage incident. Ex gratia of Rs 10 lakhs to be given to those on ventilator: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy pic.twitter.com/KgtxGiPdbD
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 3:14 PM:
After the request of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani gave the orders to chemical companies in Vapi to send the chemical by road to Daman: Ashwani Kumar, Secretary to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani #VizagGasLeak https://t.co/cQ6yedQWHz
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 2:58 PM:
#UPDATE Death toll due to #VizagGasLeak is now 11: SN Pradhan, Director General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) https://t.co/rowa62oqj7
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 2:40 PM:
Just got information that the death toll has risen to 10: SN Pradhan, Director General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/wHUTYn1LmT
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 2:39 PM:
It is a chemical disaster the response requires expertise on chemical side, on chemical management side, on medical side as well as on the evacuation side. Prime Minister took stock of what across the board response should be: National Disaster Management Authority #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/XdQPTsgJln
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 2:29 PM:
Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy meets those hospitalized at King George hospital. #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/vD94qKgSBZ
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 2:21 PM:
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issues notice to Andhra Pradesh Government and Centre over #VizagGasLeak. pic.twitter.com/46XY90EWDp
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 2:10 PM:
Nine people have died due to #VizagGasLeak & 300 others are admitted at various hospitals: Visakhapatnam District Medical & Health Officer Tirumala Rao #AndhraPradesh pic.twitter.com/XqO1ixUAv6
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 2:00 PM:
The Portable Multifeed Oxygen Manifold system was designed to enable one jumbo size Oxygen Bottle to supply Oxygen to six patients concurrently for COVID-19 Pandemic. 25 such sets were provided to District Administration for use in COVID Designated hospitals earlier: Indian Navy https://t.co/f8H33K5Fku
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 1:55 PM:
Principal Secretary to PM Dr. PK Mishra has directed to send team of experts to Visakhapatnam and also measures for relief, rescue and short term as well as long term medical impact. Detailed press briefing on it to be held at National Media Centre in Delhi at 2.15 pm today.(2/2)
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 1:07 PM:
#VizagGasLeak: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy leaves for Visakhapatnam. He will be visiting King George Hospital where the affected persons are being treated. pic.twitter.com/ViCxnxfTwT
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 12:17 PM:
#UPDATE 8 persons have died till now in the #VizagGasleak mishap: Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Goutam Sawang pic.twitter.com/3vHsUsEv77
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 11:58 AM:
Company managing this has to be responsible for #VizagGasLeak mishap. They'll have to come & explain us exactly what all protocols were followed, and what all were not followed. Accordingly, criminal action will be taken against them: Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister MG Reddy https://t.co/tQDKwckBEj
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 11:51 AM:
Saddened by the news of gas leak in a plant near Visakhapatnam which has claimed several lives. My condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the recovery of the injured and the safety of all: President Ram Nath Kovind. #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/Q2JwKSF0HB
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
#VizagGasLeak: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a meeting of the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority), in wake of the situation in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh). Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also present. pic.twitter.com/riFiBKnFMY
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 11:21 AM:
Saddened by the news of gas leak in a plant near Visakhapatnam which has claimed several lives. My condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the recovery of the injured and the safety of all: President Ram Nath Kovind. #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/Q2JwKSF0HB
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 11:12 AM:
Deeply pained to hear about tragic #VIzagGasLeak. My deepest condolences to families of deceased, I pray for the well being of all.
I urge party workers to provide all possible relief in coordination with administration, following health protocols: BJP Chief JP Nadda. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/BJEjY0FtT1— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 11:10 AM:
Locals reported throat&skin irritation & some toxic infection, then police&administration came into action. About 1000-1500 people have been evacuated, of which more than 800 ppl have been taken to hospital: SN Pradhan, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) DG. #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/g8k0ZuBwap
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 10:53 AM:
Guv has expressed shock over #VizagGasLeak mishap. He has ordered officials to take up rescue op on war footage. Guv suggested to avail services of red cross volunteers in evacuation. He ordered Visakhapatnam Red Cross unit to constitute medical camps: Guv Office, Andhra Pradesh pic.twitter.com/Qh8QTlGw1Z
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 10:39 AM:
PM Narendra Modi has spoken to Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam. He assured all help and support: Prime Minister's Office. #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/aOelkNxi9N
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 10:33 AM:
The incident in Visakhapatnam is 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: Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (File pic) #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/aXNgRhUhY8
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 10:27 AM:
Andhra Pradesh: Visakhapatnam District Collector Vinay Chand visited King George Hospital where people affected by #VizagGasLeak are being treated. pic.twitter.com/tEZLriS82b
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 10:21 AM:
In the wake of the situation in Visakhapatnam, PM Narendra Modi has called for a meeting of the NDMA at 11 AM today: Prime Minister's Office. #VizagGasLeak pic.twitter.com/stEq5YVqZV
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 10:12 AM:
There have been 7 casualties so far, one of them fell into well while trying to escape. #VizagGasLeak occurred at around 3:30 am today morning. The evacuation operation is still underway. The plant was shut due to the countrywide lockdown: Andhra Pradesh DGP, DG Sawang to ANI. pic.twitter.com/ua4wT6PWwZ
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 9:49 AM:
Instructed NDRF teams to provide necessary relief measures. Continuously monitoring situation. Hundreds of ppl affected in unprecedented&unfortunate event. Spoke to Home Secretary, GoI & requested him to provide required aid: G Kishan Reddy, MoS Home Affairs. #VizagGasLeak
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 9:42 AM:
CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will leave for Vizag & visit King George Hospital where the affected are being treated. Chief Minister is closely monitoring the situation and has instructed the district machinery to take immediate steps and provide all help: CMO #VizagGasLeak https://t.co/1RsJRGTT7e
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 9:30 AM:
#UPDATE 3 persons, including one child, dead after chemical gas leakage at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village, Visakhapatnam: District Medical & Health Officer (DMHO). #AndhraPradesh https://t.co/sEx1YdgeOZ
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 9:30 AM:
There was styrene gas leak. We have evacuated the village. Now we are conducting door-to-door search: RK Meena, CP Visakhapatnam City. #AndhraPradesh #VizagGasLeak
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
7 May, 8:00 AM:
Andhra Pradesh: 3 persons, including one child, dead after chemical gas leakage at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village, Visakhapatnam. pic.twitter.com/zs4oWuN2KA
— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020
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