Several Mumbaikars across the city have been complaining of a "gas leak". Even BMC has acknowledged receiving a complaint about its Twitter account. In the tweet, they have mentioned that they have received several complaints from residents residing in Chembur, Ghatkopar, Kanjurmarg, Vikhroli and Powai.
BMC has also mentioned in the tweet that they are looking into the matter.
We have received a couple of complaints of suspected gas leak, from residents in Chembur, Ghatkopar, Kanjurmarg, Vikhroli & Powai. The fire brigade is checking and we will update facts soon.
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 6, 2020
Prior to this, Aaditya Thackeray tweeted about citizens of Chembur and Chandivali complaining about a gas leak. He also mentioned that the control room is working on finding the source for the same.
We’ve got tweeted to about foul smell in Chembur and Chandivali. The @mybmc disaster control room is locating the source and the Mumbai Fire Brigade is operating as per SoPs. Shall update as soon as source is located.
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) June 6, 2020
He later added that the fire brigade is on the job. He even urged people to stay indoors and not to panic.
With regards to the foul odour across some parts of Mumbai, as of now the Mumbai Fire Brigade has been activated with its SoPs. I appeal to all to stay indoors, not panic. Close your windows. @mybmc is actively monitoring this situation https://t.co/jOLvZdCfJW
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) June 6, 2020
While BMC says that it is looking into the matter, several users in Twitter are expressing concerns. One such user even mentioned that the gas is smelling very bad and asked if it is hazardous?
Smell is very bad & unbearable. Hope it’s not hazardous
— Being Indian (@trustecosystem) June 6, 2020
Please don’t panic or creat panic. 13 fire appliances to monitor situation situation have been activated as a precaution. Any one having problems due to the foul smell please put a wet towel or cloth on ur face covering nose #BMCUpdates
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 6, 2020
I hope it's nothing serious but this smell is giving headache
— KP (@Karthik38561419) June 6, 2020
@mahanagargas there is gas leakage at 154, Jay Ambe, Garodia Nagar, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai 400077. All your helpline numbers are going unanswered.... Kindly look into this urgently.. @mybmcWardN @ParagShahBJP
— Sunil Vanvari, #प्रशासक_समिति (@SunilVanvari) June 6, 2020
Most people from Ghatkopar complained of this gas leak. There are also mentions that suggest that people could smell the gas at around 9:30 PM.
All around #Deonar, #Govandi and #Chembur strong gas leak smell was there from 9.30pm tonight. Mumbai Fire Brigade has quickly attended the same and making best efforts to identify source. Wish #Mumbai #Fire #Brigade al the best for their dedication and sacrifice!
— Mohan B Rao (@MbraoB) June 6, 2020
Manoj Kotak, who is Member of Parliament, also took to his Twitter to mention that 13 fire engines have been dispatched to look into this gas leak.
“13 Fire engine were dispatched for gas leakage. Informed HPCL, BPCL, RCF, Police, MGL. Announcement of leakage of gas and protection to be taken by wet towel or handkerchief and mask to cover nose. If any severe complaint of inhalation of gas same shall be reported”-@prabhatfire https://t.co/xfMzD993cQ
— Manoj Kotak (@manoj_kotak) June 6, 2020
The city barely missed the wrath of a cyclone a few days back. It is one of the worst impacted city in India from Coronavirus. The last thing it needs this time is a gas leak. We hope BMC will get things on control soon.
Earlier in September 2019 too there was a complaint of a gas leak. At that time citizens from Powai, Ghatkopar, Vile Parle, Goregaon East Powai, Andheri, complained that they could smell gas. However at that time too BMC was unable to find the source and later questioned the citizens.
It has come to light that there has been a gas leak in a factory in Govandi. As a consequence, the smell spread in many areas of Mumbai. However, when an investigation was done, no gas leak was found in the factory of Govandi. Currently, the origin of the smell of gas is being investigated. Furthermore, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has asked citizens not to panic.
According to Mumbai Fire Brigade Chief Prabhat Rahangadale "The fire brigade was informed of the possibility of gas leaking at a Govandi company but when it was investigated it was found that there was no leakage at Govandi's factory, followed by Ghatkopar's Pant. An investigation was also done in the city but no leakage was found there, at present the situation is under control and there is no problem of panic of the people, so far there is no news of any kind of incident. "
This is a developing story. We will be adding more details to it as and when we get more information.
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