Causes of Bhopal Gas Tragedy
The main causes of Bhopal Gas Tragedy are as follows:
- During the buildup to the spill, the plant’s safety mechanisms for the highly toxic MIC were not working. The alarm off tanks of the plant had not worked properly.
- Many valves and lines were in disrepair, and many vent gas scrubbers were not working, as was the steam boiler that was supposed to clean the pipes.
- The MIC was stored in three tanks, with tank E610 being the source of the leak. This tank should have held no more than 30 tonnes of MIC, according to safety regulations.
- Water is believed to have entered the tank through a side pipe as technicians were attempting to clear it late that fatal night.
- This resulted in an exothermic reaction in the tank, progressively raising the pressure until the gas was ejected through the atmosphere.
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