Indore Contaminated Water Crisis Explained
Indore, often celebrated as India's cleanest city for its sanitation achievements, is facing a shocking public health emergency in early 2026. In the Bhagirathpura locality, unusual water quality - foul smell, bitter taste and visible discoloration - preceded reports of widespread illness. Local residents began developing symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration and high fever after consuming municipal drinking water, prompting mass hospital visits. The crisis quickly escalated into a waterborne disease outbreak with confirmed 9 deaths and 200 patients admitted for treatment.
