21 December 2021 12:00 am Views - 151
By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya
A total of 847 gas-related explosions have been reported to the police across the country this year alone and seven persons were killed in those explosions while 16 sustained injuries, the experts’ committee appointed to look into the matter said.
The committee said 797 out of total incidents were due to explosions involving Litro gas cylinders, while 50 explosions were reported related to Laugfs gas leaks. Eighteen property damages were also reported since January 1 this year up to date.
According to a report, 477 incidents were reported due to gas cooker explosions while 299 incidents of gas leaks and 52 cases of damages to gas tubes were reported.
Fifteen incidents due to damage in regulators and an incident of damage to a gas cylinder were also reported this year.
Among the areas where fatal incidents were reported due to gas explosions are Thalathuoya, Maradana, Welikada, Kottawa, Kandapola, Matale and Kandy.