Vizag gas leak: The team said that the cooling process was not maintained during the coronavirus lockdown that led to generation of enormous heat

Coronavirus Highlights: West Bengal recorded 153 fresh COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths in last 24 hours, its highest single-day deaths and spike in the number of new cases

Vizag gas leak: The clarification came after news reports stated that a second leak has occurred at LG Polymers, hours after a styrene gas leak resulted in the death of 11 people and hospitalisation of hundreds

Vizag gas leak: The decision to send the expert teams was taken during a high-level meeting in Delhi on Thursday. The teams will ensure measures for the safety of the affected people and secure the site affected by the disaster

Commenting on how the FMEG industry will be impacted, Goel adds, \"From short-term perspective, the situation has significantly affected the peak summer sale and business normalcy\"

Vizag gas leak: Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the officials said the leakage at the LG Polymers factory has been arrested completely

Vizag gas leak: Styrene is also used to make plastic packaging, disposable cups and containers, insulation, and other products. Chronic (long-term) exposure to styrene in humans results in effects on the central nervous system (CNS)

Leakage happened around 2:30 am at LG Chem's polymers unit at RR Venkatapuram near Naiduthota, Gopalapatnam; gas is used in production of plastic

Vizag gas leak: The NHRC also issued a notice to the Director General of Police in Andhra Pradesh seeking information within four weeks about the FIRs lodged in the matter and the status of the investigation

\"The gas leak situation is now under control and we are exploring all ways to provide speedy treatment for those who suffer from inhaling the leaked gas,\" says LG Chem

Leak occurred at around 2:30 am on Thursday when villagers in the area were sleeping