Rain

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Heavy rains and strong winds. The weather conditions and rainfall levels experienced by Bahrain were reported as exceptional and unprecedented.

Bapco Refining, in collaboration with the relevant authorities (i.e., Ministry of Interior, Public Security, Civil Defense, and Supreme Council for Environment), was managing the situation in line with the highest safety and security protocols.

National cadres cooperated to the response operations in controlling the leak, and emergency teams were ready to deal with any emergency if necessary.

On April 21, the Bapco refining confirmed that the operations to address the leakage in one of its Naphtha tanks in the Sitra area were near completion. The situation was under complete control on April 23, with significantly reduced naphtha levels in the tank.

The leaked naphtha gas was non-toxic but it could cause minor side effects like nausea, suffocation (coughing, shortness of breath), and eye redness.

The leak had not affected the company’s refining or trading operations, according to a statement at MEES by a source at Bapco.

The cause of leak was under investigation and the assessment of damages and losses caused by the leak was ongoing as of April 23, 2024.

Strong gas odours. Inhalation of certain amount of the leaked gas could cause eye redness, coughing, shortness of breath, and nausea.

In a 24 April statement, Bapco says it has transferred the remaining naphtha, completed efforts to contain the leak and lifted the state of emergency within the company.

The damaged floating roof of the tank was been safely lowered to the bottom, marking a crucial step in the repair process.

The prompt response and collaboration averted a potential fire and minimised environmental impact.