Mumbai: Social media users complain of 'gas leak', BMC says leak from RCF's Chembur plant contained

On Thursday night, several users complained of a ‘gas leak’ on social media, particularly from eastern suburbs of Mumbai.

The Mumbai’s civic body confirmed that there was a leak in Rashtriya Chemical Fertiliser’s Chembur (RFC) plant but said the gas leak has been contained.

Other agencies have also been alerted.

The BMC said on Twitter: "We have recieved complaints from citizens about odour of some unknown gas in eastern and western suburbs. MCGM has mobilized all concerned agencies. 9 fire engines have been mobilized at various places to find out source of leakage. For any queries, please call 1916 #MCGMUpdates."

We have recieved complaints from citizens about odour of some unknown gas in eastern and western suburbs. MCGM has mobilized all concerned agencies. 9 fire engines have been mobilized at various places to find out source of leakage. For any queries, please call 1916 #MCGMUpdates

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) September 19, 2019

Meanwhile, the Mahanagar Gas Limited said in a statement: “As of now we know that it is not related to MGL gas pipelines. Our emergency team is further checking and we will update you shortly.”

The BMC’s disaster team said: “We have intimated Mahanagar Gas Limited and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to check on finding the cause of increased smell. We are alerting other agencies as well."

More details awaited 

With inputs from Zee Media