Gas pipeline leakage reported at Sion hospital premises in Mumbai

A gas pipeline leak was reported late on Tuesday night within the area of Sion Hospital in central Mumbai prompting a swift emergency response officials said according to the PTIAccording to officials the leak was detected near Gate No 1 close to the college building inside the hospital campus at approximately 11 pmThe information was relayed by the Mumbai Fire Brigade shortly after the situation was identifiedThe leak originated from a pipeline operated by Mahanagar Gas Ltd In response at least four fire engines along with additional firefighting vehicles were deployed to the site to contain the situation reported the PTIPolice personnel and MGL teams also arrived promptly working alongside fire officials to manage the leak and secure the surrounding area the news agency reportedSafety measures undertakenAuthorities acted quickly to ensure public safety within the hospital premises coordinating efforts to prevent any escalation and minimise risk to patients staff and visitorsMahanagar Gas Limited assures uninterrupted supplyMeanwhileamid the LPG supply concerns due to the ongoing West Asia war the Mahanagar Gas Limited MGL on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to providing uninterrupted Piped Natural Gas PNG and Compressed Natural Gas CNG distribution across its operational areas in Maharashtra and KarnatakaIn an official statement the MGL stated that it is taking necessary steps to ensure reliable and safe fuel supply for households and transport in line with the Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026 which gives top priority to domestic PNG and CNGMGLrsquos services extend across several regions including Mumbai Thane Navi Mumbai MiraBhayander Raigad Ratnagiri as well as areas in Karnataka such as Chitradurga and Davanagere the official statement saidConcerns have been growing after Iran announced closure of Strait of Hormuz a major oil and gas supply route in response to joint attacks on it by US and IsraelNew benefits for domestic customersTo encourage wider adoption of PNG MGL has introduced several customerfriendly initiatives including Free gas worth Rs 500 for new registrations between 16 March and 30 April 2026 Rs 1000 bill adjustment for customers in buildings with over 60 per cent PNG usage Rs 500 instant discount for online registrations Waiver of minimum charges during nonusage periods Plans to introduce zero upfront registration charges Flexible payment options for customers Incentives for Commercial UsersFor commercial customers MGL has waived registration charges and will also invest in downstream infrastructure at its own cost making it easier for businesses to switch to PNGAdvisory to prevent fraudMGL has also issued a safety advisory to customers and stated to avoid the following Avoid clicking on unknown links Do not download suspicious files or apps Never share OTPs or bank details Use only MGLrsquos official verified communication channelsOfficial statementManaging Director Ashu Shinghal said the company remains focused on expanding access to natural gas and supporting the transition to cleaner energyMGL stated that it will continue to strengthen its infrastructure and customer engagement efforts to ensure dependable service and promote the use of cleaner fuel alternatives across its network the official statement saidwith PTI inputs