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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.