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India Today
27-05-2025
- India Today
Jaipur: 4 workers die after being sent into septic tank to collect gold residue
Four labourers died, and four others were hospitalised after inhaling toxic gases inside a septic tank at a jewellery factory in Rajasthan's Jaipur. The workers were sent into the 10-foot septic tank of the factory, located in the Sitapura industrial area, to extract gold and silver from the residual incident happened at the factory of Achal Jewels on Monday evening. Of the four injured, two are in critical condition, while the rest have been discharged after primary workers had initially refused to enter the tank, citing extreme heat and the risk of toxic gas formation. However, they were persuaded by the factory management after being promised of extra money. Initially, Amit and Rohit entered the septic tank. Within minutes, they began to lose consciousness and cried out for help. To save them, fellow workers - Sanjeev, Himanshu, Arpit, Ajay, Rajpal, Mukesh - entered the tank. However, they all lost consciousness due to workers were then brought out of the tank and rushed to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. However, Sanjeev, Himanshu, Rohit and Arpit were declared dead on police officer Surendra Singh said the workers were employed by a contractor and were involved in refinery tasks at the jewellery manufacturing making jewellery, fine particles of gold and silver get accumulated in septic tanks during the chemical washing process. Over time, solid sludge containing residues of these metals settles at the bottom. Factories usually recover these by employing sanitation teams have been sent to the site and a formal investigation has been launched into the Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the BJP-led government's inaction in implementing safety measures for sanitation workers and procurement of cleaning machines. Gehlot said at least 10 sanitation workers have died in recent months while cleaning septic Reel
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Rajasthan reels under intense heatwave, red alert issued in three districts
Rajasthan continues to grapple with an intense heatwave, with large parts of the desert state experiencing scorching temperatures. However, scattered thunderstorms in a few areas have provided some relief from the relentless summer heat. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heatwave conditions are expected to persist in 16 districts on Friday, with no immediate relief in sight. A red alert has been issued for Jaisalmer, Sri Ganganagar, and Bikaner, while thundershowers are forecast in 19 districts, including Jaipur and Kota. On Thursday, Sri Ganganagar recorded the highest maximum temperature at 47.3 degrees Celsius, which is 4.8 degrees above normal. Jodhpur recorded the highest minimum temperature at 31.7 degrees. Seven cities in Rajasthan witnessed temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius, with Ganganagar experiencing the highest temperatures for the second consecutive day, surpassing 47 degrees Celsius again. In contrast, temperatures fell slightly in some regions. In Jaipur, the maximum temperature dropped by 2 degrees Celsius to 42.8 degrees Celsius. In Alwar, the temperature fell by 5 degrees to 40 degrees, in Chittorgarh 42.4 degrees, in Udaipur 38.3 degrees, while Bhilwara recorded 41.5 degrees Celsius. Thursday afternoon thunderstorms brought a shift in weather across Jhalawar, Baran, Bundi, Kota, Chittorgarh, and Bhilwara. Strong winds and rain offered some relief from the scorching heat. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in the Sadas area of Chittorgarh led to the collapse of a house wall. The tragic incident resulted in the death of Shaari alias Shanti (50), wife of Magana Bhil, and Suraj (7), son of Suresh Bhil. Raju alias Ratan (12), son of Kailash Bhil, was also seriously injured. All victims were rushed to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Bhilwara, where doctors declared Shaari and Suraj dead. The weather changed around 5.30 p.m. in Bhilwara with a sudden storm followed by rain. The downpour brought much-needed relief from the intense heat and humidity. However, strong winds also caused trees to fall in several areas, and rain continued in parts of the district into the evening. Shahpura in Bhilwara registered the highest rainfall of 33 mm in the last 24 hours, said officials.
