Gas leak reported in East Godavari District

A gas leakage was reported from a gas well in Uppudi village in Katrenikona Mandal on Sunday. The gas leakage was first observed in a pipeline maintained by PFH Oil and Gas Private Limited.


ANI | East Godavari District (Andhra Pradesh) | Updated: 03-02-2020 13:20 IST | Created: 03-02-2020 12:58 IST
Gas leak reported in East Godavari District
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A gas leakage was reported from a gas well in Uppudi village in Katrenikona Mandal on Sunday. The gas leakage was first observed in a pipeline maintained by PFH Oil and Gas Private Limited. Leakage of gas accompanied by a sound has left the villagers panic-stricken.

Several precautionary measures have been taken by the local administration. The measures include the evacuation of the villagers and setting up of a rehabilitation centre. The power supply to the village has also been cut off. People have also been warned to not use any material that may cause a fire accident.

The officials are working to contain the leak. (ANI)

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