Gas leak at rummage shop in Mysuru sickens over 30 people
Mysuru: A gas leak at a rummage (gujari) shop resulted in over 30 individuals falling ill on Friday evening near Old Kesare in Mysuru.
The affected individuals were taken to nearby private hospitals as well as KR Hospital. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported thus far, although one individual remains in a serious condition.
Among the sick are Rafi, Suhail Pasha, Arshad, Sultan, Shabazz, Wahid Pasha, Salmabanu, Asmabanu, Aisha Banu, Noman, Najma, and numerous others.
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The incident occurred at a rummage shop owned by Mahbub near Varuna upper stream, close to Hale Kesare. Initially, four workers at the shop fell ill when clearing empty cylinders containing chlorine and ammonium. Subsequently, due to further gas leakage and its dispersion in the air, workers at neighboring shops also experienced difficulty in breathing, necessitating their admission to hospitals.
Symptoms reported by the affected individuals included chest pain and respiratory distress, for which oxygen was administered. Residents of the nearby old mud settlement were also affected by the incident.
Upon receiving notification, a team of health department doctors, accompanied by ambulances, arrived at the scene to provide immediate assistance. Preliminary treatment is underway, with affected individuals being transferred to hospitals as necessary.
The police conducted an inspection at the hospital in response to the incident.
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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
