The white cloudy smoke has spread over parts of Boisar city due to the leakage. Evacuations are underway in residential and industrial zones downwind, and naka bandi (road blockades) have been deployed to restrict movement and ensure safety

Rescue and recovery operations are underway after an explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills claimed 18 lives. An NDRF team reached the Thangskai area to assist local authorities. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured strict action against those responsible and announced Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia for the victims