In a concerning incident on Tuesday, residents of the Jhanjra area in Dehradun had to be evacuated following a chlorine gas leak. The leak resulted in people experiencing breathlessness, prompting swift action from authorities to ensure the safety of the affected individuals. Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties in connection with the incident.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun, Ajay Singh, shared that upon receiving information about the chlorine gas leak, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other security forces promptly responded. The incident occurred in the Jhanjra area of Prem Nagar police station in Dehradun, where a chlorine cylinder stored in an empty plot was found to be leaking.
The authorities, including the Police, NDRF, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the fire team, quickly arrived at the scene to address the situation and ensure the safe evacuation of the affected residents. The primary focus is on the safe disposal of the leaked chlorine gas to prevent further harm.
At present, more details about the incident are awaited, as authorities continue their efforts to manage the situation and investigate the cause of the chlorine gas leak. The collaborative response from various emergency response teams highlights the importance of a coordinated effort in handling such potentially hazardous situations.
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