Indore's Contaminated Water Crisis: Deaths, Debt, and Fading Hopes in Bhagirathpura
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News18•08-01-2026, 12:26
Indore's Contaminated Water Crisis: Deaths, Debt, and Fading Hopes in Bhagirathpura
- •A severe outbreak of vomiting and diarrhea in Bhagirathpura, Indore, caused by contaminated water, has led to multiple deaths.
- •74-year-old Manjula Wade died after drinking tap water; her husband Digambar Wade questions the value of the received compensation.
- •Families are forced into debt for last rites, with compensation often only covering these expenses, leaving them burdened.
- •437 patients have been admitted to hospitals, many in ICU, with dozens still undergoing treatment, highlighting the ongoing health crisis.
- •Local residents claim sewage-mixed water flowed for 6 months, but complaints were ignored until deaths occurred, exposing systemic failures.
Why It Matters: Contaminated water in Indore caused deaths and debt, exposing systemic failures and the critical need for clean water.
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