Gas leak in Morivali MIDC of Ambernath, smoke empire in the whole city!

Ambernath: A major chemical gas leak has come to light in the Morivali MIDC area of ​​Ambernath town, some distance from Thane. Chemical Gas Leakage occurred late on Thursday night from a chemical company in MIDC. It is not yet clear whether the concerned company deliberately released the gas or it was an accidental gas leak. However, due to this, smoke reigned in the entire city of Ambernath. This smoke had spread to the Central Railway tracks. It is known that many citizens suffered due to the spread of smoke in the city. However, no explanation has been given by the local administration about how this smoke or gas spread. There was no loss of life due to this gas leak. What exactly happened? Around ten o’clock on Thursday night, a strong smell started coming from the area of ​​Morivali MIDC. Due to this, many citizens began to suffer. There was a large gas leak on B Cabin Road in Ambernath East. So the citizens called the fire brigade to the spot. It was said that no gas was released from any of the companies in MIDC when the fire brigade officials investigated and inquired. However, heavy smoke was spread in Ambernath area. Because of this, there was a panic among the citizens. *Due to gas leakage, the residents of Ambernath are suffering* The local citizens reported that the chemicals are spreading in the air from the Nikakem Chemical Company in Morivali in Ambernath MIDC area, causing sore throats and burning in the eyes of the citizens. Chemicals were spread in Ambernath city from 9 to 12 pm. Firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Nikachem Chemical Company is open during the day and closed at night. Oil drums are kept in the premises of the company. The officials of the fire brigade expressed that the gas has spread in the air due to the chemical mixture due to the heat. VERY CONCERNING! A gas leak at a chemical company in Ambernath has spread across the city, causing reduced visibility, itchy eyes, and throat irritation for residents.#Maharashtrapic.twitter.com/x4OHAy7VLJ— Siddharth (@SidKeVichaar) September 12, 2024 from Air Pollution Board’s mobile van At present the air inspection is going on. The exact gas is being investigated. After the incident took place, police, MIDC fire brigade and air pollution board personnel were present at the spot. The administration has said that the situation is under control and there is no need to panic.