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Gone girls | Death of 14 Juang girls from Odisha in Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak exposes tribe’s socio-economic struggle

Gone girls | Death of 14 Juang girls from Odisha in Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak exposes tribe’s socio-economic struggle

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When the MGR Chennai Central–Bhubaneswar Superfast Express pulled into the Bhubaneswar railway station on the morning of June 27, Sari Juang, along with her two younger sisters, had just cheated death by a mile. The over 1,500-km journey back to their home State followed a deadly ammonia gas leak at their workplace – a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur – on June 21. Sari and her sisters Sasmita and Ratni were witness to the death and destruction caused by the gas leak that tore through the seafood plant, killing their co-workers, mostly women and minor girls from Odisha. Of the 17 migrant workers who died, 14 were from Odisha – all in their teens and from the Juang community – two from Assam, and one from Jharkhand. Some of the workers are still undergoing treatment in hospitals in Tamil Nadu. According to survivor accounts, the gas leak occurred outside the workers’ residential quarters during night, exposing them to toxic fumes while they were asleep. Following initial investigations, officials said labour contractors specifically hired …

Death toll rises to 5 in ammonia gas leak at Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur shrimp factory

Death toll rises to 5 in ammonia gas leak at Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur shrimp factory

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The death toll in the ammonia gas leak incident at a private seafood processing and export facility in Tiruvallur district has risen to five, while 67 people are currently undergoing treatment and remain under medical observation, according to the Tamil Nadu Health Minister’s Office. Following the incident, emergency response teams, including district administration officials, police personnel, fire and rescue services, and public health authorities, were immediately deployed to the spot to manage the situation and provide medical assistance. (HT_PRINT) Read More| Two dead in ammonia leak at shrimp factory in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur, owners arrested Two individuals have been discharged after receiving initial medical care. The incident occurred on June 21 when an ammonia gas leak was reported at the industrial unit during routine operations, leading to the exposure of workers present at the site. Following the incident, emergency response teams, including district administration officials, police personnel, fire and rescue services, and public health authorities, were immediately deployed to the spot to manage the situation and provide medical assistance. “A total of 74 individuals have …

Ammonia gas leak kills seven women, dozens hospitalised in Tamil Nadu

Ammonia gas leak kills seven women, dozens hospitalised in Tamil Nadu

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Seven women died during treatment on Sunday after being affected in a major ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Manjangaranai near Periyapalayam, police said. A total of 67 affected workers were rushed to local medical centres immediately after a major ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Manjangaranai near Periyapalayam, Thiruvallur District Collector S Kavitha said, 46 are being treated at Vels Hospital and 21 at Venkateshwara Hospital.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Authorities probe safety lapses after ammonia leak in Chhapra

Authorities probe safety lapses after ammonia leak in Chhapra

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An ammonia gas leak at a cold storage plant in Chhapra’s Hemnagar area prompted an emergency response from fire officials. The leak was brought under control, while authorities launched an investigation into the facility’s safety measures and licensing process Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Cold storage collapse in Prayagraj leaves 4 dead, 14 injured; triggers ammonia gas leak| India News

Cold storage collapse in Prayagraj leaves 4 dead, 14 injured; triggers ammonia gas leak| India News

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At least four labourers were killed and 14 injured after a portion of a cold storage collapsed in Chandapur village here on Monday afternoon, officials said, as rescuers sifted through the debris to search for survivors. Teams from the district administration, police, State Disaster Response Force, and the fire brigade are engaged in relief and rescue operations. (PTI) The collapse also triggered an ammonia gas leak from the facility and efforts were being made to contain it, the officials said. District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma told PTI, “14 labourers were injured in the incident and are receiving treatment at SRN Hospital. Four labourers have died.” Teams from the district administration, police, State Disaster Response Force, and the fire brigade are engaged in relief and rescue operations. According to police, the deceased have been identified as Jyovish Kumar (22), Manoj alias Billar Chaudhary (36) and Masinder Kumar (19), all from Saharsa in Bihar, and Jagdish Kumar (42) of Chandapur. Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar said a section of the cold storage collapsed in Chandapur under the Phaphamau …

One dead, emergency response activated – India TV

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Image Source : PTI One dead in ammonia gas leak at Jalandhar ice factory, probe underway A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Jalandhar, Punjab, where an ammonia gas leak from an ice factory near Domoria Bridge resulted in one death. Several individuals reported symptoms of suffocation due to the gas. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene, with fire tenders and an ambulance attending to the situation. Six individuals were rescued from the factory, but one person, found unconscious, later succumbed to the effects of the gas. The other rescued individuals are reported to be in stable condition. The local deputy commissioner has initiated a magisterial probe into the incident, instructing the sub-divisional magistrate to submit a detailed report within 15 days. The area has been sealed off and traffic has been diverted to ensure public safety. Residents expressed concerns over the strong smell of ammonia and its suffocating effects. Source link

Ammonia gas leak at Tamil Nadu unit, over 50 hospitalised | Latest News India

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At least 52 people were hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak late on Tuesday night in a fertilizer plant in Chennai’s Ennore area, an area that was already devastated by an oil spill earlier this month. Police personnel stand guard outside a plant of Coromandel International Ltd, a fertilizer manufacturing company, after an incident of ammonia gas leakage at the factory, at Ennore in Chennai district (PTI) Read here: Ammonia gas leak in Chennai’s Ennore, several hospitalised Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here Officials said the gas leak took place from a pipeline that runs from the sea to the factory of a private fertiliser company. The Tamil Nadu pollution control board said the level of ammonia in the air was 2,090 microgram (mm in cubic meter) as opposed to the accepted levels of 400 microgram. In the sea, it was 49 milligrams per litre (mg/l) as against the standard of 5 mg/l, the board said in a statement. The southern bench of the National Green …