Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Kendua, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
Tracking Id: RINTP4653267241
Description:
As per reports, a gas leak incident occurred in the Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) coal project area of Kendua, Dhanbad, on Wednesday (03 December), resulting in the death of a child and at least 12 others falling sick.
The gas reportedly leaked behind the Kenduadih Police Station, affecting residents of Rajput Basti, Masjid Mohalla, and Number 05 Mohalla.
• More than ten ambulances were deployed after complaints were received, and patients have been admitted to a local hospital for treatment.
• Locals reported a thick layer of fog in the morning and experienced symptoms such as fainting, vomiting, headaches, and breath-related issues. Some birds reportedly died due to the gas.
• Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has not provided the exact reason for the leak, but initial reports suggest it was linked to a fire incident on Tuesday (02 December).
• Dhanbad Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Raj Sinha visited the affected area and assured that necessary steps are being taken to control the leakage.
• Additionally, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) management issued a notice to residents to immediately vacate the affected areas.
Background:
On Tuesday (02 December), a fire incident was reported at a closed Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) mine in the Angarpathra area near Katras, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. The mine’s mouth reportedly ruptured, releasing flames and dense smoke into nearby residential zones.
Impact:
Residents in the affected regions are likely to experience health risks due to exposure to the leaked gas, so limiting outdoor activities and strictly following official safety guidelines is recommended.
Access restrictions are likely to be enforced in the impacted neighborhoods to allow emergency responders to operate safely, which may temporarily disrupt local traffic and daily movement.
Sources:
• https://www.thedailyjagran.com/india/dhanbad-gas-leak-live-news-jharkhand-news-gas-leak-ambey-mining-site-fire-villagers-affected-casualties-updates-10283745
• https://www.amarujala.com/jharkhand/toxic-gas-leak-dhanbad-rajput-basti-kendua-dih-health-department-evacuation-panic-2025-12-03
