The night of December 3, 1984, is recorded in the history of India as a dark night. The poisonous gas that leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal took a whole city into the embrace of death. This industrial tragedy is considered one of the worst disasters in the world, and its marks can still be felt in the lives of the victims and the atmosphere of that city.
The incident occur red when a highly toxic gas named methyl isocyanate (MIC) leaked. Within a few hours, this deadly gas spread through the air and took the lives of thousands of people. Those who were in their sleep slept forever, while those who woke up faced problems like burning eyes, difficulty breathing, and choking. Due to panic, people started fleeing their homes, but the more they ran, the more gas entered their bodies, and their condition worsened.
The effects of this tragedy were not limited to immediate death. Over time, millions of people who came into contact with this gas suffered from permanent disabilities, respiratory diseases, eye problems, and other serious illnesses. Several generations of victims are still suffering the consequences of this accident, including congenital defects and health problems.
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