Gas leak at Ambernath factory on Sep 12, 2024, caused health issues among residents, operations halted.

A gas leak at a chemical factory in Ambernath, Maharashtra, on September 12, 2024, caused eye irritation and breathing difficulties among local residents, leading to panic and reduced visibility. The Thane Municipal Corporation confirmed the situation is under control, with no injuries reported. Firefighters identified the source as a phosphorous-based chemical and advised residents to stay indoors while operations at the factory were temporarily halted.