Blast at fireworks unit in Mundathikode, Thrissur kills at least 13; PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
A fire and series of explosions at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode near Thrissur, Kerala, on 21 April 2026 killed at least 13 people, and the Prime Minister announced ex-gratia from the PMNRF.
Summary
A fire and series of explosions at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode near Thrissur, Kerala, on 21 April 2026 killed at least 13 people and injured many workers, according to The Hindu and the BBC. The unit was making fireworks for the Thiruvambady temple side of the Thrissur Pooram festival. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each person killed and ₹50,000 to each of the injured.
Key facts
- Place
- Mundathikode, near Thrissur, Kerala
- Date
- 21 April 2026 (afternoon)
- Deaths
- At least 13 (initial reports, The Hindu and BBC)
- Fireworks for
- Thiruvambady side of Thrissur Pooram
- Ex-gratia (PMNRF)
- ₹2 lakh per deceased; ₹50,000 per injured
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The fireworks unit at Mundathikode, where a deadly blast occurred on 21 April 2026, was preparing fireworks for which festival?
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Correct answer: D — Thrissur Pooram
The unit was making fireworks for the Thiruvambady side of Thrissur Pooram.
What ex-gratia from the PMNRF did the Prime Minister announce for the next of kin of each person killed in the Thrissur fireworks blast?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.