Bhopal Gas Tragedy Case Study
Bhopal UCIL constructed three underground MIC storage tanks which were named E610, E611, and E619. On October 1984, E610 was not able to maintain its nitrogen gas pressure and so the liquid which is present inside the tank would not pump out, because of which 42 tons of MIC in E610 was wasted. The chemical in E610 was left unpumped as they were not able to re-establish its pressure, which later became responsible for Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
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
Bhopal Gas Tragedy