Place : Bhopal industry : UCIL gas leaked : Methyl isocyanate(about 30 tonnes) date of Disaster : 2 December 1984 Fatality :15,000 people died,600,000+ people affected What is Methyl Isocyanate: Methyl Isocyanate is a colourless liquid used for making pesticides. MIC is safe when maintained properly. The chemical is highly reactive to heat. When exposed to water, the compounds in MIC react with each other causing a heat reaction. Health issues: Immediate health effects include ulcers, photophobia, respiratory issues, anorexia, persistent abdominal pain, genetic issue, neuroses, impaired audio and visual memory, impaired reasoning ability, and a lot more. Long-term health effects include chronic conjunctivitis, decreased lung function, increased pregnancy loss, increased infant mortality, increased chromosomal abnormalities, impaired associate learning and more. Warning before tragedy: In 1976, tr