Bhopal Gas Tragedy, also known as Bhopal disaster, is considered as one of the worst industrial disasters in the world, which happened at the UCIL (Union Carbide India Limited) in Madhya Pradesh, India. The catastrophe is caused by leaking a deadly gas - Methyl Isocyanate, from the UCIL pesticide plant on the night of December 2–3, 1984. Considered as the biggest tragedy in India, the leakage of gas affected surrounding neighborhoods and within hours thousands of people died breathing this deadly gas. The official death count by Madhya Pradesh government was 3787 deaths. Other government/non-government agencies estimated that more than 15,000 people died. A large number of people still suffer from the effect of this poisonous gas.
Aftereffects of Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Around half million people was badly affected by Bhopal disaster. Among this around 2,00, 00 were children, below 15 years of age. Some died after the disaster and many children were permanently disabled. Around 3,000 pregnant women, many suffered miscarriages and some delivered deformed babies. It is reported that a large number of people affected with long-term health problems including respiratory difficulties, eye problems, neurological diseases and so on.
Following the Bhopal disaster, Union Carbide agrees to pay a settlement of $450 million. Compensation was paid to the people suffering from injuries and to survivors of those killed. There are many legal and criminal cases regarding this tragedy is pending on Bhopal district court and US district court. Recently on 7th June 2010, seven employees including UC chairman were convicted guilty and sentenced them to two years imprisonment and imposed a fine.
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Aftereffects of Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Around half million people was badly affected by Bhopal disaster. Among this around 2,00, 00 were children, below 15 years of age. Some died after the disaster and many children were permanently disabled. Around 3,000 pregnant women, many suffered miscarriages and some delivered deformed babies. It is reported that a large number of people affected with long-term health problems including respiratory difficulties, eye problems, neurological diseases and so on.
Following the Bhopal disaster, Union Carbide agrees to pay a settlement of $450 million. Compensation was paid to the people suffering from injuries and to survivors of those killed. There are many legal and criminal cases regarding this tragedy is pending on Bhopal district court and US district court. Recently on 7th June 2010, seven employees including UC chairman were convicted guilty and sentenced them to two years imprisonment and imposed a fine.
- World’s worst industrial catastrophe
- Occurred in 2nd - 3rd December 1984 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Which Gas Leakage resulted in Bhopal Gas Tragedy - Poisounous gas Methyl Isocyanate
- Affected around half million people
- The liable company is UCIL (Union Carbide India Limited)
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