A chlorine gas leak at a dairy factory in the southern Iraqi province of Maysan has affected a nearby high school. Sixty-one female students at the Zahra Girls' High School in the city of Amara were taken to the hospital complaining of shortness of breath.
Following the incident, it was stated that health and environmental teams have launched an investigation in the area. A detailed official statement regarding the source of the leak and the health status of the students is expected.
INSPECTION ORDER FOR WATER TANKS
Following the development, Iraqi Minister of Environment Sirve Abdulwahid ordered provincial environmental directorates to conduct comprehensive inspections of water tanks in schools.
As part of the directive, it was requested that samples be taken from the tanks to check whether the water is safe for use. Emphasizing that the safety of students is their priority, Abdulwahid stated that no negligence that endangers the health and lives of children will be tolerated.
News Source: 12punto
