Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Dhanbad Evacuates After Toxic Gas Leak
In Dhanbad, India, a toxic gas leak from underground mine fires has caused two deaths and made many people sick.
The government is moving families to safer places.
They found high levels of a dangerous gas called carbon monoxide in homes.
Scientists say the only way to keep people safe is to move them away from the dangerous areas.
The government is setting up tents and providing food and medical help while people wait to be relocated.
They are also checking other places in the coal belt that might be dangerous.
Toxic gas leak in Dhanbad's Kenduadih area caused by underground mine fires, leading to 2 deaths and 30-35 hospitalizations.
District administration has begun evacuating residents to safer locations like Pajagur, Belgaria Township, and Karmatand.
High levels of carbon monoxide (above 2.5 ppm) detected in homes, with experts stating relocation is the only stable solution.
BCCL has suspended its PB Area General Manager G C Saha for alleged lapses in handling the situation.
A special task force has been formed to provide healthcare and counseling to affected families, with 81 hazardous sites identified in the coal belt.
- Who
- Residents of Kenduadih, Dhanbad administration, BCCL, DGMS, CSIR CIMFR
- What
- Evacuation due to toxic gas leak from underground mine fires
- When
- Evacuation process begins shortly; gas leak detected on December 5
- Where
- Kenduadih, Dhanbad, India
- Why
- High levels of carbon monoxide detected, linked to underground fires in abandoned mines
- Location
- Kenduadih, Dhanbad
- Cause
- Underground mine fires and gas emissions
- Casualties
- 2 deaths, 30-35 hospitalized
- Gas Detected
- Carbon monoxide (above 2.5 ppm)
- Relocation Sites
- Pajagur, Belgaria Township, Karmatand
- Suspended Official
- PB Area General Manager G C Saha
- Hazardous Sites Identified
- 81 in the coal belt