The leakage of styrene gas might have occurred from the storage tank of the plant, state industries minister M Goutham Reddy told reporters on Thursday. The minister said styrene in liquid form was stored in the tank and it would take gaseous form at a temperature of more than 20 degrees Celsius. He said the company was asked to adhere to all safety protocols before reopening the plant after lockdown relaxations. Watch | Vizag gas leak: PM Modi holds meet with NDMA; gas neutralized | Key details“As of now, the death of eight people has been confirmed. State minister for tourism M Srinivasa Rao and deputy superintendent of police Udaya Bhaskar visited affected colonies.

Source: Hindustan Times May 07, 2020 07:08 UTC