A massive explosion at Sigachi Industries' chemical factory in Telangana has led to at least 39 confirmed deaths and 34 injuries. The factory's structure collapsed and ongoing debris removal efforts are underway to locate any trapped workers. 108 individuals were in the factory at the time of the explosion. The cause of the incident has not been revealed, and the facility will cease operations for 90 days. An ex gratia payment has been announced for the victims' families, and an investigation panel has been set up to determine the cause of the disaster.
The death toll from the massive explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in southern India on Monday has risen to at least 39, officials have said.
Sigachi Industries did not disclose what led to the explosion and fire, but said the plant's core manufacturing infrastructure was damaged and facility operations would be halted for 90 days.
Telangana's Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha said 108 workers were inside the factory when it exploded.
On Monday, the office of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on X an ex gratia payment of 200,000 rupees (€1,979) for the next of kin of every deceased person and 50,000 rupees (€495) each for those injured.
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