Emergency Evacuation in Dehradun’s Jhanjra Area Amid Chlorine Gas Leak Concerns

In Dehradun’s Jhanjra area, a chlorine gas leak led to panic and breathing difficulties, prompting immediate action. Authorities evacuated locals, averting casualties. Emergency response teams including police and NDRF swiftly acted for safe disposal, ensuring people's safety amid eye irritation concerns.

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Amidst the quiet of Dehradun's Jhanjra area, an unexpected event unfolded as chlorine gas leaked, causing distress among residents. Prompt action followed when reports of breathing difficulties surfaced. Local authorities swiftly sprang into action, prioritizing the safety of the affected residents.

Residents were promptly evacuated to secure locations as a precautionary measure. Swift action by the authorities helped avert any potential casualties. The incident stemmed from a leaked chlorine cylinder within an empty plot, causing respiratory distress among the locals.

The gravity of the situation prompted a rapid response from multiple emergency units. Police, alongside the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Fire team, were dispatched promptly. Their collective goal: is to ensure the safe disposal of the leaked chlorine gas.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun, Ajay Singh, confirmed the evacuation and the ongoing efforts for safe disposal. Singh emphasized the coordinated response of various teams to tackle the emergency effectively.

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Adding to the situation report, Dehradun's ADM, Ramji Sharan, acknowledged the eye irritation concerns arising from the chlorine gas leak. He assured the presence of NDRF, SDRF, and administrative teams, actively working to mitigate its effects.

Sahaspur MLA Sahdev Singh Pundir highlighted the potential disaster averted due to the coordinated efforts of the authorities. He emphasized the criticality of the situation owing to the presence of multiple chlorine cylinders and praised the collective action that prevented a catastrophe.