The Bhopal tragedy, also known as the Bhopal gas disaster, occurred on December 3, 1984, in Bhopal, India. A pesticide plant owned by Union Carbide Corporation leaked a toxic gas called methyl isocyanate (MIC) into the surrounding area, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people and causing long-term health problems for many others.
The exact number of casualties is disputed, but it is estimated that between 3,800 and 16,000 people died as a result of the gas leak, with hundreds of thousands more suffering from respiratory problems, blindness, and other health issues.
The disaster was caused by a combination of factors, including poor maintenance of the plant, inadequate safety measures, and a lack of emergency preparedness. The incident highlighted the dangers of industrial pollution and the need for stricter regulations to protect public health and safety.
The Bhopal tragedy remains one of the worst industrial disasters in history and continues to have a lasting impact on the people of Bhopal and the global community.