Archive · 8 Jan 2026
ONGC Blowout in Andhra Pradesh Under Control
There was a big fire and gas leak at an oil well in a village in Andhra Pradesh.
The company ONGC and its hired workers, Deep Industries Limited, are responsible for the incident.
The fire is mostly under control now, but it damaged some crops and trees, and many people had to leave their homes.
ONGC is working to fix the problem and is taking care of the people affected.
The villagers are scared and some are having health problems, but the authorities are providing help.
The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh is also involved and has asked for better communication and safety measures in the future.
A blowout at ONGC's Mori-5 well in Irusumanda village, Andhra Pradesh, caused a fire and gas leak.
The fire is 90% under control, and the well is expected to be capped in about a week.
ONGC's crisis management team is on site, and senior management is overseeing the operations.
The incident damaged 3 acres of paddy crops, 75 coconut trees, and led to the evacuation of 450 people.
ONGC has been criticized for poor communication and not following proper protocols with local authorities and villagers.
- Who
- ONGC and its contractor Deep Industries Limited
- What
- Blowout at Mori-5 well causing fire and gas leak
- When
- Recent incident, ongoing as of Tuesday night
- Where
- Irusumanda village, Malkipuram mandal, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Lack of proper communication and scientific methods by contractors
- Organization
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Location
- Irusumanda village, Malkipuram mandal, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh
- Incident
- Blowout at Mori-5 well
- Contractor Involved
- Deep Industries Limited
- ONGC Response
- Crisis Management Team deployed
- Damage
- 3 acres of paddy crops and 75 coconut trees damaged, 450 people evacuated
- Current Status
- Fire 90% under control, well to be capped in a week
Sources
Lack of Expertise Within ONGC’s Hired Contractors Causing Blowouts in AP, Assam
Flames at ONGC Mori-5 Well Blowout Not Yet Under Control
Blowout: ONGC Blamed for Communication Failure
CM Reviews Konaseema Blowout, Promises Full Support to Affected Families
ONGC Well Blowout: Fear Continues to Grip Four Villages
Blowout fire at ONGC site shows signs of decline
ONGC Teams Clearing Debris at Blowout Site in AP
ONGC teams clearing debris at blowout site in Andhra
Remote likelihood of escalation at Konaseema gas well blowout in Andhra: ONGC
Normal Life Resumes as Fire Post the Irusumanda Blowout Abates
