​Deadly fumes: On the ammonia gas leak tragedy in Tamil Nadu (opens original article in a new tab)

A deadly ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit in Tamil Nadu killed eight migrant women workers, with investigations revealing unaddressed safety deficiencies and calls for stricter enforcement of safety regulations.

• Tamil Nadu experienced a deadly ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit, killing eight migrant women workers.
• The factory had unaddressed safety deficiencies, including lack of alarm systems and fire hydrants, as noted in previous inspections.
• DISH recommended measures like ammonia sensors and water-curtain systems, which were not universally enforced.