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No electrical problem caused the explosion.
Ashu was not using a cell phone or any other electronic device at the time of incident. (Representative Image)
A Noida man’s routine bathroom visit turned into a nightmare after his toilet seat exploded, leaving him with serious burn injuries.
The incident occurred in Sector 36 of Noida. “The blast left Ashu with severe burn injuries to his face and body. He was rushed to the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, where doctors confirmed he had suffered 35 per cent burns,” Ashu’s father, Sunil Pradhan, told The Times of India, describing the horrifying moment.
He stressed Ashu was not using a cell phone or any other electronic device at the time, dismissing popular notions such as gadget explosions.
Although it may sound like a surreal news column, accidents of this nature may occur anywhere, particularly in houses with outdated or badly maintained plumbing systems.
What led to the explosion
According to preliminary information, no electrical problem caused the explosion. At the time, the air conditioner and every other appliance in the house were operating fine.
But methane gas buildup — the unexpected but potentially hazardous — may have caused the explosion, the family believes. The buildup inside the toilet bowl was probably a result of a clogged drain, the added.
“Pipes here are not just old, but they haven’t been cleaned in years. Choked pipes can lead to the accumulation of gas, which can explode under pressure,” a resident, Harinder Bhati, shared his concerns with ToI.
A chemistry professor agreed, stating methane could build up in restricted bathroom spaces and sewage lines, especially when drains are blocked or ventilation is inadequate.
Even though the occurrence was concerning, AP Verma, a senior manager at the Greater Noida Authority, reportedly said, “The system is clean and functioning normally. It appears that the explosion might have resulted from some internal problem within the house.” He did not, however, specify what those internal issues may be.
Even though these explosions are uncommon, homeowners are recommended to routinely check and clean their plumbing systems, particularly in older properties, to avoid hazardous gas accumulation.
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Delhi, India, India
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