Bhopal Gas Tragedy
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Date
December 03, 1984
Type
State
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Bhopal,
Madhya Pradesh,
India
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Event Details
In the early hours of December 3, 1984, a toxic leak of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas occurred at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Statistics: It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster. Immediate death toll estimates range from 2,259 to over 3,700, with thousands more dying in subsequent years from gas-related diseases. Over half a million people were exposed to the toxic gas.
Legacy: The tragedy raised global awareness about industrial safety and environmental standards. It continues to affect the health of the local population and remains a subject of legal and ethical controversy regarding corporate liability.