The situation in LG Polymers plant in R Venkatapuram, Visakhapatnam is  currently under control, LG said on Friday.

"All necessary measures such as using added water etc. are being used to keep the temperatures under control. We have requested authorities for evacuation of residents as a precautionary measure," it said.

There was no second leak from the plant and rumors and reports about it is "incorrect,’’ LG said.

The company is working `closely’ with authorities to contain the damage and ensure the safety and health of all local residents and its employees, the statement added.

It may be noted that styrene leak from the plant on Thursday claimed 12 lives and about 350 people are presently receiving treatment in hospitals.

No more threat, say cops

The Andhra Pradesh Government is conducting a door to door survey in the five villages located near LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd in R R Venkatapuram, Visakhapatnam.

The door-to-door survey is being conducted for a proper assessment of the adverse impact and step up relief operations for the victims.

In line with Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy’s decision on the probe into the incident, a high-power five-member panel has been constituted on Friday with the Special Chief Secretary

The city did not sleep on Thursday night with rumors that there was another gas leak and there could be greater dangers.

However, the police clarified that there was no more threat and cautioned people to not to believe fake news in social media. For any help or clarification, people should dial 100, the city police commissioner, R K Meena advised.

Meanwhile, it is learnt that the team of experts working in the LG Polymers plant was successful in containing the chemical vapor leak and bringing temperature to the required level. However, an official announcement from the company is yet to be made.