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24 Hospitalised After Chlorine Gas Leak At Defunct Water Plant In Pune
Around 1 am on April 30, 2026, a chlorine gas leak occurred from an abandoned tank at a defunct water purification plant in the Gangadham area of Kondhwa, Pune, hospitalising 22 residents and two fire personnel. Fire teams evacuated nearby residents and patched the leak; all affected are under observation.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores the dangers posed by unattended chlorine storage at defunct facilities and the need for proper safety measures to protect nearby communities.
Timeline
5 Events
Status of those affected
April 30, 2026
All the affected residents and the two fire personnel are out of danger and currently under observation at Sassoon General Hospital.
Former operator comments on unattended chlorine tank
April 30, 2026
A man who previously operated the water purification plant said he had dismantled the unit, but the tank containing chlorine appeared to have remained unattended and developed a leak.
Hospitalisation of those affected
April 30, 2026
During the operation, 22 residents and two fire personnel complained of breathlessness and were rushed to Sassoon General Hospital.
Fire teams dispatched and area evacuated; leaking tank patched
April 30, 2026
Following the leak, fire teams were dispatched to the scene. Several residents were evacuated from the vicinity and the leaking tank was patched using safety equipment.
Chlorine leak from abandoned tank at defunct water purification plant in Gangadham area
April 30, 2026
Around 1 am on April 30, 2026, a chlorine gas leak originated from an abandoned tank at a defunct water purification plant godown in the Gangadham area of Kondhwa, Pune. Residents in the surrounding area started experiencing breathlessness as the gas spread.