Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Union Carbide was an American company that produced pesticides. MIC – methyl isocyanide, a dangerous poisonous gas began to leak at midnight on 2nd December 1984 from the Union Carbide factory. This MIC caused the Bhopal gas tragedy. The Bhopal gas tragedy was a fatal accident. It was one of the world’s worst industrial accidents.
Date of Bhopal Gas Tragedy | 3rd December 1984 |
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Company Name | Union Carbide India Limited |
Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Gas Leaked | MIC (Methyl Isocyanate) |
Bhopal Gas Tragedy : Causes, effects and aftermath
The Bhopal gas tragedy occurred at midnight of December 2nd- 3rd December 1984 at the Union Carbide India Ltd (UCIL) pesticide facility in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. This catastrophe affected around 500,000 people along with many animals. People who were exposed are still suffering as a result of the gas leak’s long-term health impacts. Chronic eye difficulties and respiratory problems were some issues due to it. Children who have been exposed have stunted growth and cognitive impairments.
Table of Content
- Bhopal Gas Tragedy
- Background
- Bhopal Gas Tragedy Case Study
- Causes of Bhopal Gas Tragedy
- Effects of Bhopal Gas Tragedy
- Aftermath of Bhopal Gas Tragedy