Health Concerns Rise as Chlorine Gas Affects Local Community

The chlorine gas leak from the sewage treatment facility at Pallavpuram Face‑2 sparked a health scare among Modipuram residents. Immediate symptoms included eye irritation, difficulty breathing and a feeling of choking, especially among children and senior citizens.

The Pallavpuram Residents Welfare Association issued a public advisory, asking people not to leave their homes unnecessarily and to keep all openings closed. Those experiencing severe symptoms were rushed to hospitals for medical care.

Plant officials worked to stop the flow of gas while emergency services set up a 50‑metre exclusion zone. The leak has been largely contained, but local authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause and to improve safety standards.

Community members remain vigilant, demanding stricter monitoring of hazardous substances at industrial sites.