At least 10 people have died following water contamination in Indore, the city’s mayor said on Monday, triggering alarm and urgent action from civic authorities.
According to the mayor, the deaths were reported from multiple localities after residents complained of severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. Nearly dozens of others have been hospitalized, with several in critical condition. Health officials suspect that contaminated drinking water supplied through municipal pipelines may be the cause.
Preliminary investigations indicate possible leakage or mixing of sewage water into the drinking water supply. The civic body has temporarily stopped water supply in affected areas and is conducting emergency chlorination and pipeline inspections. Water samples have been collected and sent for laboratory testing to identify the exact source of contamination.
Local hospitals have been put on alert, and additional medical teams have been deployed in vulnerable neighborhoods. Authorities have advised residents to avoid tap water, use boiled or packaged water for drinking, and report any symptoms immediately.
The state health department has also stepped in, promising strict action if negligence is found. “Public safety is our top priority. Those responsible will be held accountable,” officials said.
The incident has sparked concern among residents and opposition leaders, who are demanding transparency, compensation for victims’ families, and long-term solutions to prevent such tragedies.
As investigations continue, the city administration has urged citizens to remain calm and cooperate with officials while emergency measures are underway.
