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Mumbai: Locals report gas leak across city; MGL, BMC teams tracing origin, emergency number issued

A total of 29 complaints were received by the 1916 control room regarding an unknown odour, which has considerably reduced now.

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Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received several complaints of a gas odour believed to be due to leakage from various parts of Mumbai on Thursday night.

A total of 29 complaints were received by the 1916 control room regarding an unknown odour, which has considerably reduced now.

Reportedly, the odour started emerging after 10 pm from places like Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Chandivali, Powai, Ghatkopar and Andheri.

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Following reports of gas leak, the BMC in a statement said, "We have received complaints from citizens about the odour of some unknown gas in eastern and western suburbs. MCGM has mobilized all concerned agencies. Nine fire engines have been mobilized at various places to find out the source of leakage. For any queries, please call 1916."

The BMC statement further read, "In order to trace the origin of the gas leak, we have deployed nine fire engines at Deonar, Mankhurd, Chembur, Vikhroli, Dindoshi, Vile Parle, Kanivali, Dahisar and Mankhurd."

"Unconfirmed information of some leakage in RCF Chembur had been reported. However there is no leakage in RCF," BMC said.

Meanwhile, after taking the cognisance of the complaints, the natural gas distribution company MGL said that emergency teams have spread out to sites from where complaints have been received.

"Apart from the nine fire engines, four emergency vans of MGL have been mobilised. If you still notice the odour please dial 1916 gas leak," the MGL said.

On being asked about the breach in the pipeline system, MGL said, "So far we have not come across any breach in our pipeline system which could result in leakage of gas."

The locals were unhappy with the response of MGL in the matter.

Speaking to ANI, a Mumbaikar said, "When he came out of his house he realised that severe odour like the gas leak is getting spread in the area. When I tried to contact MGL, the company's landline numbers were not reachable. It was shocking for us that how this firm deals with its customers at a time of emergency. It is becoming harder for us to breathe."

However, the Mumbai residents said that the BMC was very kind and ensured them that all measures are being taken to prevent an emergency-like situation.

(With inputs from ANI)

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