Dibrugarh, June 14 -- ONGC's crisis response teams continue efforts to contain the ongoing gas leak from well RDS#147A at the Rudrasagar oil field near Bhatiapar in Assam's Sivasagar district.

The leak, which began following an explosion on Wednesday, has forced the evacuation of around 70 families and triggered widespread concern among local residents.

According to ONGC officials, emergency teams have deployed the required equipment for a "well-killing" operation. They confirmed that all necessary fluids for the subduing procedure are ready and that the next phase of the operation will begin at daybreak on Saturday. Due to the volatile presence of gas in the area, authorities have limited access to operational personnel only.

The inci...