Visakhapatnam LG Polymers Gas Leakage Live updates: The gas leakage was reported at around 2:30 am. (ANI)

Visakhapatnam LG Polymers Gas Leakage Live updates:

Residents complained that the gas leakage, which reportedly started at around 2:30 am from the plant at RR Venkatapuram near Naiduthota area, caused burning sensation in the eyes, rashes on the bodies, and extreme difficulty in breathing.

“We woke up to the smell of gas. When we went outside, the whole air was filled with gas. It entered our homes and caused breathing problems and burning sensation in the lungs,” said DVSS Ramana, a resident of Naiduthota. “We are being evacuated. We are going to our relative’s place,” added Ramana, who has two children aged 8 and 12.

Industries Minister M Goutham Reddy said that the factory was to reopen today after the lockdown. “We have issued guidelines and protocol to all industries for the safe reopening of factories. Our initial information is that workers were checking a gas storage tank when it started leaking. Only a thorough investigation will reveal what exactly happened,” Reddy said.

Emergency services personnel who were evacuating people also fell unconscious because of the gas leak. Many children have been affected. Officials said that they have not been able to contact anyone at the LG polymers unit.