Chlorine Gas Leak Triggers Panic in Dehradun; Residents Evacuated Safely

In a concerning incident, a chlorine gas leak occurred in the Jhanjra area of Prem Nagar police station in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday morning. The leak triggered panic among residents, prompting authorities to swiftly respond to the situation.

Emergency Response:
Upon receiving information about the chlorine gas leak, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), along with other security forces, rushed to the spot to assess and manage the situation. The Dehradun police, along with the NDRF, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and fire teams, have taken action for the safe disposal of the leaked chlorine gas, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun, Ajay Singh.

Evacuation Efforts:
Residents of the affected area were promptly evacuated and taken to a safe location to prevent any harm. The coordinated efforts of the authorities have been crucial in managing the situation effectively.

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Details from Officials:
SSP Ajay Singh stated, “On receiving information about people facing difficulty in breathing due to leakage in the chlorine cylinder kept in the empty plot in the Jhanjra area of Prem Nagar police station in Dehradun, Police, NDRF, SDRF, and fire team reached the spot and are taking action for safe disposal.”

Previous Incidents:
Sahaspur MLA Sahdev Singh Pundir highlighted that seven chlorine cylinders had been stored at an empty plot in the area, emphasizing the potential danger the leakage posed. Fortunately, due to the coordinated efforts of authorities, a major disaster was averted. There have been no reported casualties at this time.

Ongoing Monitoring:
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and further details are awaited as investigations into the incident continue.

Past Instances:
This incident brings back memories of a similar situation in 2017 when a chlorine gas leak from the water supply center of Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan (UJS) led to the hospitalization of over 15 people.

As the authorities work to address the current situation, residents are urged to remain vigilant, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.