Overview
- Konaseema District Joint Collector T. Nisanthi said on Saturday morning that the blaze was out and the blowout fully controlled.
- ONGC reported completing the capping operation in five days and said field-level operations tied to the incident have concluded.
- No fatalities or injuries were reported, and more than 500 evacuated residents have largely returned to their villages.
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conducted an aerial survey, held review meetings, and directed expedited compensation for damaged crops, with officials seeking a detailed report later this month.
- The well was under service by PEC contractor Deep Industries when the blowout occurred, and ONGC’s crisis team cleared debris, maintained a water blanket, and restored access to cap the well.