During the episode, large numbers of people living in several villages located downwind from the power plant sought medical attention for symptoms which included stinging nose and throat, cough, chest tightness, asthmatic attack, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, malaise and occasionally wheezing and shortness of breath. However, no death was reported. In addition to the reported health impact, damages to plants and animals were also reported. The leaves of many trees, vegetable, and plants were reported to wither and fall to the ground overnight. There were also reports of livestock sickening and dying during the episodes.