LUDHIANA

GAS LEAK
TRAGEDY
30 April 2023
Do you ever thought going to
bring milk in the morning
and died??

• The official source of the leak is yet to be

confirmed. A
National Disaster Response Force team along
with experts reached the site to determine the
cause and source of the leak.
• Ludhiana is a well known city of Punjab
Poisonous Gas Leak • ▪ The Giaspur area of Ludhiana has several
factories and is a thickly- populated area.

• It is suspected that poisonous gas may have

emanated from a partially open manhole in
the locality and spread to the shops and
houses nearby.

• The autopsy reports suggested that the deaths

were due to "inhalation poisoning".
• The cause of death has come out as inhalation
poisoning but the type of poison will be clear only
after viscera examination.

• Hydrogen sulphide is so toxic that even one breath

of it taken inside can kill a person.

• Probably some acidic waste was thrown into sewer

which reacted with methane, carbon monoxide and
other sewerage gases to produce hydrogen sulphide.
 Possibilities

• There are several possibilities that may lead to

high concentration of Hydrogen Sulphide.
• It indicates that the sewerage system was not
cleaned properly, due to which the gas
formation continued.
• There were no vents within the sewerage
system to let the gasses escape.
Hydrogen Sulphide
• Also known as H₂S, sewer gas, swamp gas, stink damp,
and sour damp
• It is a colorless gas known for its pungent "rotten egg"
odor at low concentrations.
• It is extremely flammable and highly toxic.
• ▪ Hydrogen sulfide is used or produced in a number of
industries, such as
• Oil and gas refining
• Mining
• Tanning
• Pulp and paper processing
• Rayon manufacturing
How the gas leak is done?? • Hydrogen sulfide also occurs naturally in
sewers, manure pits, well water, oil and gas
wells, and volcanoes.
• ▪ Because it is heavier than air, hydrogen
sulfide can collect in low-lyin and enclosed
spaces, such as manholes, sewers, and
underground telephone vaults.
• Its presence makes work in confined spaces
potentially very dangerous.
Why is it dangerous??

• They directly attack the respiratory tract of

the body, thereby overpowering the oxygen
concentration of the body and then the
nervous system as well
CaseStudy of Yug's
family

• Among the 11 people who died on Sunday

were Sourav Goyal, his wife Preeti and his
mother Kamlesh Goyal. However, Sourav and
Preeti's son Yug miraculously survived.
Sourav’s elder brother Gaurav, who was
hospitalised, was discharged Monday.
• The bodies of Sourav, Preeti and Kamlesh
were consigned to flames at the crematorium
in Giaspura on Monday. Gaurav, along with
his nephew Yug, completed the last rituals of
the three family members.
SAFETY GASES
to get over H2S: •Chlorine dioxide
•Ozone
•Potassium permanganate
•Sodium hypochlorite
Main things every Industry should follow

Gas detection systems: Installing gas detection systems in the workplace can help detect gas leaks early and
prevent accidents. Fixed gas detectors are installed permanently in a certain location where gas leaks are
deemed as more likely. Portable gas detectors can be used to survey a wide area and ascertain the gas levels of
different locations

Regular inspections: Conducting routine inspections of equipment can help detect leaks early and prevent
them from becoming dangerous and costly

Safety devices: Safety devices such as pressure reliefs, incinerators, and flare stacks can help prevent gas
leaks

Proper ventilation: Ensuring that the workplace is well-ventilated can help minimize the effect of gas leaks
on individuals in the area and reduce the chances of an explosion

Training: Providing training to employees on how to use equipment safely, store gas cylinders as per
regulations, and recognize warning signs of a gas leak can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents
 Thank You
One message we wanted to give you:
" DO REPORT THE GAS LEAKS IN INDUSTRY TO EVERYONE NOT
BECAUSE OF PUBLICITY BUT TO PROHIBIT IT AND TAKE THE
REQUIRED MEASURES SO THAT IT IS NOT REPEATED IN FUTURE"