Vizag Gas Leak HIGHLIGHTS: Govt Announces Rs 1 Cr Ex-Gratia For Victims' Families; Death Toll Rises To 11

Vizag Gas Leak HIGHLIGHTS: 11 people have been reported dead so far, while 800 people have been admitted in hospitals,after the LG Polymers mishap. PM Modi spoke to CM Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy and is holding a meeting with officials from MHA and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) regarding the gas leakage mishap at LG Polymers Industries in Visakhapatnam. President Ram Nath Kovind and other leaders expressed condolences over the mishap that has killed eight people and made hundreds sick. For HIGHLIGHTS regarding Vizag gas leak, stay tuned

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Vizag Gas Leak HIGHLIGHTS: PM Modi spoke with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy about the situation in Visakhapatnam where a gas leak was reported today from a chemical plant, LG Polymers Industries.

Modi informed through a tweet that he has spoken with the CM and has been assured that all help will be given to those who have been affected by the tragedy. He also said that the situation is being closely monitored by the government and that it was discussed with officials of MHA and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The Prime Minister has also wished for everyone’s safety and wellbeing.

According to reports at least eight people including a minor, have been reported dead in a major gas leak mishap at LG Polymers chemical plant in RR Venkatapuram village, Visakhapatnam. Hundreds of people have been rushed for treatment to various hospitals after complaining of breathing difficulties and burning sensation in the eyes. As per reports, over 1000 people have fallen ill after the gas leakage. According to the report the leak happened around 3 am and the police are evacuating residents in the area.

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has also warned residents in the area about the leak on their Twitter page. They have also asked people to use a wet cloth to cover the nose and mouth as a precautionary measure.

LG Polymers was established in 1961 as "Hindustan Polymers" for manufacturing Polystyrene and its Co-polymers at Visakhapatnam, India. Merged with Mc Dowell & Co. Ltd. of UB Group in 1978.

Spoke to officials of MHA and NDMA regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam, which is being monitored closely.

I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being in Visakhapatnam.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2020

PM @narendramodi has spoken to Andhra Pradesh CM Shri @ysjagan regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam. He assured all help and support.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 7, 2020

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18:07 PM (IST)  •  07 May 2020

PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting today morning to take stock of the steps being taken in response to the Vizag gas leak 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

18:00 PM (IST)  •  07 May 2020

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami here on Thursday condoled death several person owing to the gas leak at LG Polymers' India plant in Visakhapatnam. Palaniswami said he was grieved on hearing about death of several people in a gas leak at a chemical factory in Andhra Pradesh.

16:44 PM (IST)  •  07 May 2020

An ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore each to be given to the families of the deceased in the Vizag gas leakage incident. Ex gratia of Rs 10 lakhs to be given to those on ventilator: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy

15:25 PM (IST)  •  07 May 2020

Indian Navy teams with about 50 breathing sets and associated portable air compressor rushed to help villagers affected by the gas leak near the LG Polymers Industry in Vizag during the wee hours of Thursday. The Indian Navy has provided five Portable Multifeed Oxygen Manifolds sets to the King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to help the medical administration in tendering the villagers affected due to gas leak.

15:25 PM (IST)  •  07 May 2020

Time couldn't get worse, now hearing upon the shocking & unfortunate news of #Vizag gas leak. Praying for the lives… https://t.co/pgBCmceXNu