Chemical disaster experts of the NDRF and NEERI had been flown in along with the consignment of PTBC and they visited the spot for assessing the situation.
The second leak came after a gas identified as Styrene got leaked from the plant of LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd in Venkatapuram at around 3:30 am, killing 11 people including a child.
Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, PK Mishra on Thursday held a meeting with Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary, NDRF, NDMA, Director AIIMS and medical experts on the incident of gas leak in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam and also directed to send a team of experts and measures for relief and rescue work.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to Andhra Pradesh government and Centre in connection with the gas leak.
Around 800 persons were initially rushed for treatment to various hospitals after complaining of breathing difficulties, and burning sensation in the eyes.
