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News India Live, Digital Desk: The situation has become frightening in Kenduadih area of coal capital Dhanbad. After the subsidence of Dhanbad-Bokaro main road for the last two days, leakage of poisonous gas has started on a large scale from there. The heat of the underground fire and leakage of gases like carbon monoxide have put the lives of more than 500 families living nearby at risk. After joint inspection, the district administration and BCCL management have made it clear that the entire area is now a ‘danger zone’ and the only option left is to immediately evacuate the people.
Fire is boiling from the sunken road
On Wednesday, a large part of the Dhanbad-Bokaro road suddenly caved in at Kenduadih. From Thursday morning itself, dense smoke and pungent gas started coming out from that sunken part.
Atmosphere of fear: The leakage of gas is so strong that people living nearby are experiencing difficulty in breathing and burning sensation in the eyes.
Road closure: In view of security, the Dhanbad-Bokaro main road has been completely sealed and preparations are underway to divert the route.
DC and CMD visited: ‘Shifting is the last option’
Considering the seriousness of the situation, Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Aditya RanjanSSP Prabhat Kumar and BCCL CMD Manoj Kumar Aggarwal Visited the affected area.
535 families identified: The administration has identified 535 families under threat. DC bluntly said that it is no longer technically possible to control the underground fire, hence these families should be evacuated immediately. Belgaria Township Will be shifted to.
Police station will also be shifted: The danger of landslides has increased so much that instructions have been given to shift Kenduadih Police Station to the old BSNL building by Monday.
Why is the situation getting out of control?
Expert institutions like IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, DGMS (DGMS) and CIMFR (CIMFR) have declared this area as extremely sensitive in their reports.
Extension of underground fire: The underground fire that has been burning in Jharia and surrounding areas for decades has now reached the foundations of residential areas.
Gas Leakage: Due to ground subsidence, cracks have formed through which underground gases are coming out. According to experts, this leakage may become more intense in the future.
What are the preparations for the displaced people?
The administration claims that the families shifting to Belgaria will be given shelter under ‘Jharia Master Plan 2.0’. two flats Will be given. Basic facilities like electricity, water, schools and skill development centers have been provided there. However, many villagers are still hesitant about leaving their ancestral land, efforts are being made to convince them.
