70 families evacuated following massive gas blowout at ONGC's rig in Sivasagar
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Dibrugarh: A massive explosion followed by an uncontrolled gas leak at a rig under the Rudrasagar oilfield of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has triggered large-scale evacuation, with 70 families relocated to a relief camp as authorities struggle to contain the crisis even 24 hours after the incident.
The blowout, which occurred on Thursday in the Bhatiapar area of Sivasagar district at around 11.45 am, led to a high-pressure emission of natural gas, sending panic through nearby villages. The deafening roar of the escaping gas could reportedly be heard as far as 3 to 4 kilometres away, forcing residents of Bari Chuk and surrounding areas to flee for safety.
Sivasagar district commissioner Ayush Garg on Friday confirmed that the displaced families have been shifted to a relief camp at Bongaon.
"Till now, 70 families have been relocated to a relief camp set up at Bongaon. Food, drinking water, and medical facilities have been arranged at the camp. A police team has been deployed for security, and an ambulance with a medical team is stationed at the site. We are coordinating with ONGC, SDRF, NDRF, and local emergency services to bring the situation under control. The public is urged to avoid the area and follow official advisories," he said.
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The rig, operated by SK Petrochemicals under ONGC, suffered a blowout during routine operations, leading to the uncontrolled release of gas. ONGC officials stated that emergency protocols were activated promptly, but the high-pressure leak has proven difficult to contain. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been pressed into action, alongside ONGC's technical teams, to control the gas leak.
Local residents described scenes of chaos as the gas leak created an atmosphere of fear.
"We heard a loud explosion-like sound, and then the hissing of gas. Many people started running away, fearing a bigger disaster," said Arabinda Saikia, a resident of Bari Chuk.
The Rudrasagar oilfield, where the incident occurred, is part of ONGC's extensive operations in Assam, a state crucial to India's domestic oil and gas production. "The situation is being closely monitored, and all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent any escalation. Our experts are working to cap the well and prevent any potential ignition. There have been no reported casualties. Our priority is to stop the gas flow and ensure public safety," a senior ONGC official said.
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