Gas leak, fire scare at ONGC oil well triggers panic, evacuation in Andhra village

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Panic broke out in Ambedkar Konaseema district in Andhra Pradesh after a suspected gas leak from an operational ONGC oil well. Residents were evacuated as gas reportedly spread into homes. Officials are assessing the situation.

Suspected ONGC gas leak in Ambedkar Konaseema district triggers panic, villagers evacuated from Irsumanda.

Suspected ONGC gas leak in Ambedkar Konaseema district triggers panic, villagers evacuated from Irsumanda

UPDATED: Jan 5, 2026 16:20 IST

Panic gripped Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh after a gas leak was allegedly reported from an operational oil well of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation on Monday.

According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when production at the well suddenly halted and workover rig operations were underway. During the process, a large volume of gas mixed with crude oil reportedly gushed out with force, spreading rapidly towards the village.

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Jan 5, 2026

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