Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Gas Pipeline Bursts in Cuttack, Causes Panic
A gas pipeline in Cuttack, Odisha, burst on January 19 during construction work.
An earthmover hit the pipeline, causing LPG to leak and panic among the residents.
The area was cordoned off for safety, and emergency teams, along with fire services, worked to repair the pipeline.
GAIL, the gas company, assured residents that the gas supply would resume once the repairs were completed.
The incident happened in a neighborhood where many former judges and senior advocates live.
A gas pipeline burst in the CDA area of Cuttack city during construction work on January 19.
An earthmover struck an underground pipeline of GAIL during excavation, causing LPG to leak.
Panic spread among residents, leading to the area being cordoned off as a preventive measure.
Emergency teams and fire services personnel responded to the scene to coordinate repairs.
GAIL assured residents that the LPG supply would resume once the damaged section was repaired.
- Who
- Residents of Sector 9, CDA area, Cuttack, and emergency response teams
- What
- A gas pipeline burst causing LPG leakage and panic
- When
- January 19
- Where
- Sector 9, CDA area, Cuttack, Odisha
- Why
- An earthmover struck an underground pipeline during excavation work
- Location
- Sector 9, CDA area, Cuttack, Odisha
- Date
- January 19
- Cause
- Earthmover struck underground pipeline during excavation
- Organization
- Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
- Response
- Emergency teams and fire services personnel responded