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Chlorine Leak at Meerut Sewage Plant Triggers Resident Panic

Chlorine Leak at Meerut Sewage Plant Triggers Resident Panic
Chlorine gas leak from sewage plant triggers panic in Meerut · theprint.in

A chlorine gas leak happened at a sewage treatment plant in Meerut.

The leak came from a faulty valve on a chlorine cylinder.

People nearby smelled the strong gas and became worried.

Some people felt ill and went to the hospital.

Families left their homes or stayed with relatives for safety.

Police told residents to cover their faces and stay indoors.

Officials and workers inspected the plant and stopped the leak.

Authorities said the situation was brought under control and continued watching the area.

Key facts

Incident
Chlorine gas leak from a sewage treatment plant
Location
Near Akanksha Ambience Colony, Pallavpuram Phase-2, Meerut
Cause
Faulty valve on a chlorine cylinder
Health impact
Some people fell ill after exposure and were admitted to hospital
Public advice
Police told residents to cover their faces and remain indoors
Response
Municipal waterworks and Dauraula Organic teams inspected the plant and stopped the leak
Follow-up
Officials said the situation was under control and continued monitoring the area

Quotes

Saurabh Gangwar

Meerut Municipal Commissioner who described the response to the leak

“The situation was brought under control in some time”
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