Air pollution from JSW Energy’s plant in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, has reportedly impacted the health of 59 students.

A tragic incident occurred at JSW Energy’s plant in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, where 59 students from a nearby school were affected by fumes emanating from a storage tank. The students, who were in school when the fumes spread, complained of watery eyes, irritation, and nausea. Some were taken to nearby hospitals, including three who were admitted to the ICU with more severe symptoms. The fumes were identified as Ethyl mercaptan, a colorless, flammable liquid used as an odorant for natural gas and in plastics production. Authorities are investigating the source and composition of the fumes to assess potential health risks. The students are under observation and are expected to be discharged from hospitals on Friday afternoon, pending a thorough check-up by doctors. The incident occurred during the cleaning process of the tank, and JSW Energy initially denied any such incident taking place on their premises.