If you smell gas
- Close the main gas valve.
- Don't switch lights, fans or appliances on or off, and don't use a mobile phone near the leak.
- No flames, lighters, matches or cigarettes.
- Open doors and windows and get everyone out.
- From outside, call your gas company's emergency helpline (SNGPL/SSGC: 1199). Call a mistri only after that.
Carbon monoxide: the silent danger
Gas geysers and heaters burning in a closed room make carbon monoxide. It has no smell and can kill while you sleep. Headache, dizziness or sleepiness near a heater are warning signs: open windows and go outside.
Never sleep with a gas heater on in a closed room. Keep some fresh air coming in, and keep geysers outside or with a proper flue.
Fixing the leak
Once the gas company says it is safe, a checked gas mistri can find the leak with soapy water and replace bad joints or rubber pipes. Never look for a leak with a flame.