Bhopal gas tragedy

The Bhopal gas tragedy was a catastrophic industrial disaster that occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984, in Bhopal, India. It was caused by the release of toxic gases from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and injuries to hundreds of thousands.

The gas leak was caused by a combination of factors, including the accidental release of water into a storage tank containing a lethal gas called methyl isocyanate (MIC). The gas immediately started leaking from the tank and quickly spread throughout the surrounding areas, affecting the nearby communities.

The immediate effects of the gas leak were devastating. Tens of thousands of people were affected, and many were killed outright or suffered from severe respiratory problems, eye problems, and other health issues. The long-term effects of the disaster are still being felt, with many survivors and their families continuing to suffer from physical and psychological problems.

The disaster prompted widespread outrage and demands for accountability and justice. While Union Carbide accepted moral responsibility for the tragedy, it denied any legal liability. In 1989, a settlement was reached between Union Carbide and the Indian government for $470 million, which was widely criticized as inadequate given the scale of the disaster.

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