Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Methane Leak in Durgapur Caused Panic, Prompted Emergency Response
Imagine a gas, like the one used for cooking, started leaking from a pipe underground in Durgapur.
This gas, called methane, made people feel like they couldn't breathe properly, causing worry among the residents.
They called the fire department, who then had to call the company in charge of the gas pipes.
After working for a long time, they found where the gas was leaking and fixed the problem.
The company said they weren't responsible for fixing the leak initially.
Now, the leak is temporarily sealed, and things are getting back to normal.
A methane leak from a pipeline in Durgapur caused panic among residents.
Residents reported breathing difficulties due to the gas.
The West Bengal Fire Services and pipeline experts responded to the leak.
The leak was found at the connector road of City Centre, and temporarily sealed.
The incident involved the Indian Oil – Adani Gas, a company supplying piped natural gas.
- Who
- Residents of Durgapur and emergency responders.
- What
- A methane leak from a pipeline.
- When
- The leak began at least Tuesday, intensified through the night, and was fixed at 2 p.m. today.
- Where
- City Centre locality in Durgapur.
- Why
- The leak was caused by failed pipe junctions.
- Gas
- Methane
- Location
- Durgapur, City Centre locality
- Pipeline Operator
- Indian Oil – Adani Gas
- Incident Duration
- Over 30 hours
- Response Team
- West Bengal Fire Services and IOCAGL
- Leak Location
- Rahul Sankrittyayan Bithi and Alauddin Khan Bithi