This is distinct from previous ONGC blowouts, such as the 2025 gas leak in Assam (capped after 16 days) or the historic 1995 Pasarlapudi blowout. Updates are emerging as authorities work to resolve the situation.
Kakinada: A major blowout incident occurred at an ONGC oil well in Irusumanda village, Razole area, Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, on January 5, 2026.During repair works on a temporarily halted production well using a workover rig, a powerful blowout released a massive volume of gas mixed with crude oil, shooting high into the air and igniting a fire. This triggered widespread panic and mass evacuation of nearby residents.ONGC personnel quickly responded to control the leak and contain the fire, with senior district officials and company experts monitoring the situation on-site. No casualties have been reported so far, but the incident is ongoing.This is distinct from previous ONGC blowouts, such as the 2025 gas leak in Assam (capped after 16 days) or the historic 1995 Pasarlapudi blowout. Updates are emerging as authorities work to resolve the situation.
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