On the night of 2–3 December 1984, over 500,000 people in the vicinity of the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India were exposed to the highly toxic gas methyl isocyanate, in what is considered the world's worst industrial disaster. [5] .

Bhopal (/ b oʊ ˈ p ɑː l /; ISO: Bhōpāla, Hindi: [bʱoːpaːl] ⓘ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of both Bhopal district and Bhopal division. [10] [11] It is known as the City of Lakes, [12] due to presence of various natural and artificial lakes near the city boundary.It is also one of the greenest cities in India. [13]

Jan 7, 2025 · The Bhopal disaster was a chemical leak that occurred on December 3, 1984, in the Indian city of Bhopal. It killed an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people. At the time, it was the worst industrial accident in history.

Jan 23, 2025 · Bhopal, city, capital of Madhya Pradesh state, central India. Situated in the fertile plain of the Malwa Plateau, the city lies just north of the Vindhya Range, along the slopes of a sandstone ridge. It is a major rail junction and has an airport.

Dec 2, 2024 · Just after the clock struck 12 at night on December 2, 1984, an industrial accident began to unfold at Union Carbide chemical plant in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal — that has gone down in history as the world’s worst industrial disaster.

Jul 10, 2018 · On December 3, 1984, 40 tons of a toxic gas spewed from the factory and scorched the throats, eyes, and lives of thousands of people outside these walls. It was—still is—the world’s deadliest...

Feb 5, 2021 · Bhopal is a district of Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The headquarters of the district is Bhopal which is also the state capital. Guna district in the north of Bhopal district, Vidisha district in North-Eastern, Raisen district in the east and south-east, Sehore district in south and south-west and Rajgarh district in north-west.

Bhopal is a city in central India, and the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is roughly 360 miles south of the Indian capital, New Delhi, and has a population today that approaches 1.5 million.

Sep 2, 2024 · Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, has a rich history that stretches back to ancient times. It is believed to have been founded in the 11th century by the legendary Raja Bhoj of the Parmara dynasty, who constructed the city’s iconic Upper Lake …

Aug 19, 2024 · Discover Bhopal, the vibrant capital of Madhya Pradesh, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lush lakes. Explore the city's cultural heritage, including the iconic Upper Lake, historic monuments, and lively festivals.