Tag: Mumbai chemical belt safety

Boisar Gas Leak 2026: Toxic White Cloud Over Bhageria Chemicals — And A Disaster Just Avoided

Mar 2, 2026

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by

Myself, Amit Kumar

in Environment, Industrial Safety, Maharashtra, Opinion

An oleum gas leak at Bhageria Chemicals in Boisar’s Tarapur MIDC sent a toxic white cloud over Palghar, forcing the evacuation of 450+ people. No deaths, but plenty of questions about industrial safety near Mumbai.