Gas leak at water filter plant leaves over 40 ill:Many in Jhabua on oxygen support; residents report eye irritation and breathing problems

A chlorine gas leak on Friday evening from a water filter plant near the old market on the banks of the Padmavati River in Jhabua district affected more than 40 people, many of whom were placed on oxygen support. The gas spread across an area of about one kilometer, causing eye irritation and breathing difficulties. Panic spread in nearby localities as residents rushed out of their homes and immediately informed the administration about the leak. SDM and police force reached the spot SDM Bhaskar Gachle and TI Ashok Kanesh reached the spot with the police force. Nagar Parishad teams also reached the spot. Nagar Parishad CMO Kamlesh Jaiswal said that the leaked gas was chlorine, which is used to purify water. See these pictures More than 40 people affected many admitted to hospital Due to the effects of the gas, many patients have been placed on oxygen support due to difficulty in breathing. To control the situation, fire brigade and municipal council employees remained at the spot. Teams made continuous efforts to completely stop the gas leakage. Investigation ongoing Currently, it has not been clarified whether the gas leak occurred due to a technical fault or someone’s negligence. Officials are present at the plant, and the matter is being investigated, so that such incidents do not recur in the future.