Five dead, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in Kerala’s Thrissur ahead of Pooram
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Summary
At least five people were killed in explosion at facility preparing materials for Thiruvambady wing for Thrissur Pooram; unconfirmed reports suggest around 40 people may have been inside the unit
Key Facts
Type Research
Source The Hindu - National
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
Description Tuesday, 21 April 2026 via the_hindu_policy
Around 40 workers injured, several critical, as explosions rip through Mundathikode unit preparing Thiruvambady fireworks; drones deployed to assess the scale of the destruction and locate victims
Description Wednesday, 22 April 2026 via republic_world
At least six people were dead and over 40 are feared injured in a blast at a facility in Mundathikode in Kerala's Thrissur district, where firecrackers and the raw materials for making firecrackers were stored.