AP: Gas leak reported in East Godavari District

A gas leakage was reported from a gas well at Uppudi village in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district. Following which several precautionary measures have been taken by the local administration. Meanwhile, the officials are working to contain the leak.

East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh): A gas leakage was reported from a gas well at Uppudi village in East Godavari district's Katrenikona Mandal area on Sunday. The gas leakage was first observed in a pipeline maintained by PFH Oil and Gas Private Limited.

Leakage of gas accompanied by a sound has left the villagers panic-stricken.

Several precautionary measures have been taken by the local administration. The measures include the evacuation of the villagers and set up a rehabilitation centre.

The power supply to the village has also been cut off. People have also been warned to not use any material that may cause a fire accident.

The officials are working to contain the leak.

(ANI)