Venkatapuram and Narayanapuram villages in Visakhapatnam district have been engulfed in white smoke following a chemical liquid leak from a pharma company located in the special economic zone. Locals are expressing serious concern over the incident.
The chemical liquid leaked from a tipper lorry near Kothuru in Rambilli mandal. The liquid, after leaking from the lorry, quickly solidified into a thick white smoke.
Motorists traveling on this road faced significant difficulties due to the white smoke. Driving became challenging as the smoke heavily obscured visibility.
After some time, the chemical liquid solidified and turned white, settling on the road surface.
This incident raises questions about chemical safety in the vicinity of the special economic zone in Visakhapatnam district. The potential impact on local health and the environment is a cause for concern for residents of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.