32 Metre-High Chimney Collapses in Chemical Factory
32 Metre-High Chimney Collapses in Chemical Factory
The Lote Industrial Estate experienced adverse effects from heavy rainfall and strong winds, impacting both small and large factories.
20th May 2024
The Lote Parshuram Industrial Estate in the taluka suffered significant damage from heavy rain and strong winds. A 32-metre-tall chimney at one of the chemical factories in the industrial estate collapsed, resulting in substantial financial losses running into crores of rupees.
The Lote Industrial Estate experienced adverse effects from heavy rainfall and strong winds, impacting both small and large factories. Numerous smaller factories were destroyed by the force of the winds. Additionally, a 32-metre-tall thermal fluid chimney belonging to the Shreyas Intermediate Limited chemical factory collapsed onto three other structures within the factory compound. Fortunately, there were no reports of casualties or injuries.
Anant Mahadik, the factory’s general manager, stated that the combined damage to the three buildings and the chimney amounted to approximately Rs 1 crore. Some sheets from other factory buildings were also blown away by the storm. Fortunately, no workers sustained injuries. Mahadik noted that the storm’s intensity was such that even a robustly constructed thermomic fluid chimney collapsed, resulting in significant damage to three buildings. He emphasised that the relevant authorities were promptly notified about the incident.
