ONGC Gas Leak Triggers Massive Explosion, Villagers Evacuated in Andhra Pradesh

• A massive gas leak from an ONGC pipeline in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, caused a huge explosion and fireball.
• The incident occurred during renovation work in Irshumunda village, Malikipuram Mandal, leading to gas and crude oil gushing out and igniting.
• Sky was covered in black smoke, causing widespread panic; gas reportedly leaked for two hours post-explosion.
• Residents of three local villages were evacuated, prohibited from using ovens/electricity, and ONGC issued safety instructions.
• ONGC personnel later controlled the fire, and authorities have cordoned off the area for monitoring and public safety.

Why It Matters: ONGC gas leak caused a major explosion in Andhra Pradesh, leading to evacuations and safety measures.