Indore Water Crisis: One Dead, Dozens Ill After Drinking Contaminated Supply
One dead, over 30 hospitalised in Indore due to suspected Narmada water contamination causing vomiting and diarrhoea.
More than 30 residents of Indore’s Bhagirathpura locality have fallen ill after consuming allegedly contaminated drinking water supplied through municipal connections, prompting health authorities to launch an urgent investigation. Patients complained of vomiting and diarrhoea, and an elderly man is reported to have died during treatment, though the administration has not yet officially confirmed the death.
According to Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Madhav Prasad Hassani, at least 32 affected residents have been admitted to various hospitals across the city. Drinking water samples from the locality have been collected and sent for laboratory testing, with reports expected within 48 hours to ascertain the cause and source of contamination.
Residents alleged that the illness was triggered after consuming water sourced from the Narmada River and supplied through municipal taps. Several locals reported that water supplied around December 25 had an unusual smell and bitter taste, raising concerns about possible chemical imbalance or contamination during purification or distribution.
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Local councillors and family members of victims have claimed multiple deaths linked to the suspected contamination, including elderly residents and women. However, district authorities said that no deaths have been officially confirmed as water-related so far and stressed that medical records and test results would be reviewed before drawing conclusions.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed the local administration to ensure immediate and quality treatment for all affected patients. The Indore Municipal Corporation has assured that the entire water supply system, including pipelines transporting water from Jalud in Khargone district, is being examined to prevent further health risks and restore public confidence.
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