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Chlorine Gas Leaks at Water Treatment Plant in Nagpur, Several Hospitalised

Officials said 40 people were treated after the leak, and emergency crews evacuated residents within a 200-meter radius.

  • On Monday, August 24, 2026, a chlorine gas leak at a water treatment plant in Nagpur's Godhani village at around 1 a.m. sent residents fleeing as gas spread to nearby residential areas, officials said.
  • The leak originated from a 900-kg capacity chlorine cylinder at the plant, triggering panic among residents who experienced coughing and breathing difficulties throughout the area.
  • Police and the National Disaster Response Force evacuated residents within a 200-metre radius, while hospitals admitted 35 to 40 people for respiratory treatment following the incident.
  • "90 per cent of the leak has been stopped," Inspector Haresh Kalshekar said, though four or five patients remain in the intensive care unit for continued treatment.
  • NDRF personnel Vijay indicated the affected area could remain sealed for two to three days, while police urge the public to avoid believing rumors as the situation stabilizes.
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Times of India broke the news in India on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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