It is very strange to hear that an inhabited city becomes empty overnight. But something similar has happened in Australia in the past. A mining town in the Pilbara region here was evacuated for good on August 31. It is said that the city’s climate became so poisonous that people could die just by breathing it.
A haven for the ‘ghosts’ of residents killed by poisonous gases
Reportedly, the world’s most toxic city, dubbed the ‘Chernobyl of Australia’, has finally been removed from the map. The once densely populated Vitanum is now a haven for the ‘ghosts’ of residents killed by the poisonous gases there. Let’s find out what finally happened that the entire city had to be evacuated.
Thousands of families settled in Viet Nam in search of work
When ‘blue asbestos’ mining began in Wittenum in 1943, it emerged as prime real estate. After this industry started, thousands of families settled in Vietnam in search of work. But the city’s air became toxic due to gas released due to mining. People started falling prey to respiratory diseases. After this the initiative to close the mines started.
The air of this city had become so poisonous
All the mines were closed in 1996, but by then more than 2000 people had lost their lives due to toxic gases dissolved in the air. The city’s air became so toxic that the government removed the city from the map to prevent outsiders from coming here. But even after this many people were living in this city and were getting sick.
No one lives here now
After this, the Australian government gave an ultimatum to the people to completely vacate the city by 31 August. Along with this, people were also warned that either they should leave the city themselves or they would be forcibly removed. No one lives here now.