The number of people who died in the chemical factory explosion in Telangana rose to 34 on Tuesday, according to reports. The death toll was initially reported as 12.

Bodies Recovered From Debris

District Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj shared that more bodies were found during the ongoing rescue work. "Several bodies have been found under the debris while removing it. As many as 31 bodies have been extricated from the debris while three died in hospital while undergoing treatment. The last leg of the rescue operation is still going on," he told PTI.

Chief Minister to Visit Site

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is expected to visit the accident site on Tuesday morning to assess the situation.

Explosion at Sigachi Chemical Industry

On Monday, a suspected explosion in a reactor caused a massive blast and fire at the Sigachi Chemical Industry in Pashamylaram. The blast completely destroyed the industrial shed.

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Nearly 90 Workers Were Inside

Speaking to the media, State Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha said about 90 workers were present inside the factory when the explosion occurred.
“The explosion blew up the industrial shed completely and the force of the blast was so intense that some of the workers were thrown up in the air and they fell down about 100 metres away,” he said, quoting eyewitness accounts.

Initial Rescue Efforts

Rescue teams and firefighters rushed to the factory soon after the blast. During the early hours of the operation, they recovered at least 10 bodies. While the exact reason for the explosion is still unclear, officials suspect a chemical reaction may have triggered it.

Multiple Teams Continue Search

On Tuesday, local reports confirmed that rescue operations were still ongoing. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), HYDRAA, and Telangana Fire Disaster Response units were all on the scene, working to clear debris and search for survivors.

Governor Offers Condolences

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He extended his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a quick recovery for the injured.

The Governor also contacted M. Dan Kishore, the Principal Secretary of the Labour, Employment Training, and Factories (LETF) department. He directed the department to provide full support and assistance to all those affected by the blast.