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
ABP News Bureau
Last Updated:
07 May 2020 07:38 PM
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
BREAKING: Death toll in Vizag gas leak rises to 10
Principal Secretary to PM Dr. PK Mishra held a high-level review meeting with Cabinet Secy, Home Secy , NDMA, NDRF, Director AIIMS & medical experts on Vizag Gas Leak situation.
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.
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.
Indian Navy: Provided 5 more Portable Multi-feed Oxygen Manifolds sets to King George Hospital. Technical teams from Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam are at KGH to assist in quick installation to provide Oxygen to large number of patients this morning:
I thought I'll die: Vizag gas leak survivor
I thought I would die. I don't know how I survived." This was how a gas leak survivor in Visakhapatnam shared her experience.
"Nobody knew what was happening and all were running to save themselves," said the woman undergoing treatment at King George Hospital (KGH), where most of the gas victims were brought for treatment.
She said she and her children woke up as they felt difficulty in breathing. "There was utter confusion. We saw people running and we too rushed out," said the woman, who got separated from her two children in the melee.
They all fell unconscious and later found themselves in hospitals. "I can't even speak properly. The children are recovering," she said.
I thought I would die. I don't know how I survived." This was how a gas leak survivor in Visakhapatnam shared her experience.
"Nobody knew what was happening and all were running to save themselves," said the woman undergoing treatment at King George Hospital (KGH), where most of the gas victims were brought for treatment.
She said she and her children woke up as they felt difficulty in breathing. "There was utter confusion. We saw people running and we too rushed out," said the woman, who got separated from her two children in the melee.
They all fell unconscious and later found themselves in hospitals. "I can't even speak properly. The children are recovering," she said.
Yediyurappa "saddened" over gas leak incident in Vizag
Karnataka Chief Minister B S
Yediyurappa on Thursday expressed sadness over the gas leak incident at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and said his thoughts and prayers are with the families affected .
"Extremely saddened by the incident in Visakhapatnam.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S
Yediyurappa on Thursday expressed sadness over the gas leak incident at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and said his thoughts and prayers are with the families affected .
"Extremely saddened by the incident in Visakhapatnam.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected.
800 shifted to hospital :
Right now gas has been neutralised. One of the antidote is drinking a lot of water. Around 800 were shifted to hospital, many have been discharged. Investigation will be carried out to see how this happened: Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Goutam Sawang.
Right now gas has been neutralised. One of the antidote is drinking a lot of water. Around 800 were shifted to hospital, many have been discharged. Investigation will be carried out to see how this happened: Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Goutam Sawang.
JUST IN: 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.
JUST IN: 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.
Vizag gas leak an accident, company was following protocols, says Andhra DGP
Vizag Gas Leak is an accident. They were strictly following all protocols. Investigation underway. Forensic teams are also being sent to the spot: Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Goutam Sawang.
Vizag Gas Leak is an accident. They were strictly following all protocols. Investigation underway. Forensic teams are also being sent to the spot: Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Goutam Sawang.
Vizag Gas Leak occurred at around 3:30 am today morning. The evacuation operation is still underway.
The plant was shut due to the countrywide lockdown
The plant was shut due to the countrywide lockdown
Company needs to clarify what protocols were followed , says Andhra Minister
After gas leakage was reported in the factory, lockdown procedure was initiated immediately. Local admin was informed. Gas was neutralized to harmless liquid form. But, little gas escaped factory premises and affected people in nearby areas, said Andhra Pradesh Minister MG Reddy.
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, he said.
After gas leakage was reported in the factory, lockdown procedure was initiated immediately. Local admin was informed. Gas was neutralized to harmless liquid form. But, little gas escaped factory premises and affected people in nearby areas, said Andhra Pradesh Minister MG Reddy.
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, he said.
Total 27 persons are involved in the relief and rescue operation being conducted by NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) who are expert in dealing with industrial leakage. 80 to 90 percent evacuation is completed: NDRF DG to ANI
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
Guv has expressed shock over Vizag Gas Leak 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
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.
Background
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.
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