Heavy smoke emanates from Chennai Port as sulphur particles react to heat
Heavy smoke was reported at Chennai Port due to sulphur particles reacting to high temperatures. The incident caused discomfort among commuters and nearby residents, but was quickly brought under control with no injuries reported. Air quality monitoring indicated a spike in pollutants, prompting concerns about future safety measures.
- ▪Heavy smoke emanated from Chennai Port due to sulphur stored in one of the yards.
- ▪The incident caused discomfort to commuters and those in surrounding areas, with reports of coughing and eye irritation.
- ▪Air monitoring showed increased levels of particulate pollution following the incident.
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Heavy smoke emanated from Chennai Port on Tuesday morning from the stocks of sulphur stored within one of the yards in the port, causing discomfort to commuters and those in the surrounding areas, sources said.Around 11 a.m., sulphur powder which was imported by one of the firms for usage as a component of fertilisers, started emanating smoke. “Due to increasing temperature and the heat, the sulphur particles in the yard began to produce heavy smoke. This does occur during summer. The situation has been brought under control now. No one was injured in the incident,” a source said.Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot as soon dense smoke was emitted from the yard and was put out in a while.
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