Meerut : Panic spread in Meerut’s Pallavpuram area on Tuesday evening after chlorine gas leaked from a sewage treatment plant, prompting the fire department to evacuate the area immediately.
Initially, there was a rumour that methane gas was released due to which fire tenders were rushed to the spot. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Agra | Silver Rate in Agra | Bank Holidays in Agra | Public Holidays in Agra | Agra AQI | Weather in Agra | Petrol Price in Agra | Diesel Price in Agra | CNG Price in Agra | LPG Price in Agra Stay updated with the latest Agra news.
Chief fire officer Ram Kripal Singh told TOI, “Chlorine leakage from a sewage treatment plant began late Tuesday evening. The residential areas near the vicinity were evacuated and people have been told to move to safer areas. He said the leakage has been contained “to a large extent. Jitender Singh, a resident, said, “We first moved our elders away and then the families were also moved out. Saurav Gangwar, municipal commissioner, said, “Situation is now under control.
Residents complained of breathing problems as four fire tenders were put into service to contain the leakage. Four fire tenders were deployed immediately to contain the gas leakage. There is difficulty in breathing and coughing is consistent. A valve had leaked and it was closed. People have been asked to stay calm. Download the TOI App.
It is used during the final stages of treatment before water is released from sewage treatment plants. Chlorine is a strong disinfectant and kills harmful microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and protozoa.