Water safe, claims Hyderabad Water Board
2 years, 8 months ago

Water safe, claims Hyderabad Water Board

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: After suspected contaminated water caused the death of a person and resulted in over 80 people being hospitalised, the Water Board, which was under the scanner, investigated the incident and gave itself a clean chit. The Water Board had sent samples of water samples from Vaddera Basti, Guttala Begumpet in Madhapur, where the death occurred, to its own quality assurance and testing wing in Mehdipatnam. On Thursday last, at Vaddera Basti, one person died and 60 were hospitalised after drinking water which was being contaminated by drainage for as long as four months. District Medical & Health Officer, Ranga Reddy, Dr Swarajya Laxmi said if people continued to get infected, water samples could be sent for testing again to some other facility. On Monday, 10 more people from the Vaddera Basti, Madhapur, were admitted to the Kondapur Hospital, superintendent Dr Varadha Chary said.

Water Hospital Madhapur Vaddera Basti  kondapur  sent  madhapur  water  hyderabad  claims  died  vaddera  safe  person  hospital  samples  board  basti

History of this topic

Chennai: One Dead, 23 Hospitalised Due To Suspected Water Contamination In Pallavaram
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chennai: One Dead, 23 Hospitalised Due To Suspected Water Contamination In Pallavaram

ABP News  

Chennai news: One person died and 23 others were hospitalised on Thursday following suspected water contamination after drinking water got mixed with sewage in the Pallavaram area of Chennai. Condemning the incidents that led to the tragedy, AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami said, "Drinking water is a very basic thing; It is the duty of the government to distribute it with …

Two dead, 34 fall ill in Tamil Nadu's Pallavaram, locals allege water contamination
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Two dead, 34 fall ill in Tamil Nadu's Pallavaram, locals allege water contamination

India Today  

Two people died, and 34 others fell ill in Pallavaram, Chengalpet district in Tamil Nadu, allegedly due to drinking contaminated water. Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian confirmed that 34 residents sought medical care at government hospitals. While inspecting the area, Minister TM Anbarasan dismissed claims of water contamination, suggesting food contamination as a potential cause. The incident sparked political …

Chennai: Two dead, 19 others admitted to hospital due to drinking water contamination
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chennai: Two dead, 19 others admitted to hospital due to drinking water contamination

India TV News  

At least two people died and 19 others wewre admitted to a government hospital on Thursday, allegedly due to suspected drinking water contamination in the city. Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian, who visited the hospital and consoled the patients, stated that water samples have been sent to the King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research in Guindy for detailed …

Ludhiana: Shivpuri residents fume over contaminated water supply
1 month ago

Ludhiana: Shivpuri residents fume over contaminated water supply

Hindustan Times  

Residents of Luxmi street, Thapar Mohalla and Shankarpuri colonies in the Shivpuri area have been getting contaminated water supply for long. They claimed that due to the improper disposal of dyeing waste and faulty sewage systems, wastewater from such factories seeps into the underground potable water pipeline, making the water stinky and polluted. Ravi Sharma, a resident of Thapar Mohalla, …

1 dead, 25 fall ill after drinking contaminated water in Mysuru
3 months, 1 week ago

1 dead, 25 fall ill after drinking contaminated water in Mysuru

Hindustan Times  

A 65-year-old man died, and 25 people fell ill in Mysuru district, after allegedly drinking contaminated water, an official familiar with the matter said. A 65-year-old man died, and 25 people fell ill in Mysuru district, after allegedly drinking contaminated water Mysuru district health officer Dr PC Kumara Swamy told HT: “Upon receiving reports of gastroenteritis in Bettahalli village, we …

Health crisis at Asha Kiran escalates: 19 more residents hospitalised amid ongoing investigation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Health crisis at Asha Kiran escalates: 19 more residents hospitalised amid ongoing investigation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The health emergency at Asha Kiran, the Delhi government-run facility for the intellectually impaired, appears to be deepening after 19 more residents of the facility were reportedly hospitalised recently. North West SDM Manish Chandra Verma said the sick individuals include both male and female inmates, as well as children. The Delhi Jal Board submitted its report on Tuesday …

Andhra Pradesh: Officials on toes after two diarrhoea-related deaths
5 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh: Officials on toes after two diarrhoea-related deaths

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Following a couple of deaths due to diarrhoea reported in Palnadu district in the past one week, minister for municipal administration, P. Narayana, inspected several parts of Narasaraopet and its adjoining areas on Thursday. Issuing directive to ensure supply of safe drinking water as the contaminated water was the prime source of the spread of diarrhoea, he asked officials …

Death of Saidapet boy: Ma Su rules out metro water contamination
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Death of Saidapet boy: Ma Su rules out metro water contamination

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : After the death of an 11-year-old boy, allegedly after drinking contaminated water, Health Minister Ma Subramanian said that drinking water samples was drawn from 200 places in the vicinity and no contamination was found. After the incident, officials from Chennai Metro Water and Sewerage Board, Chennai Corporation along with food safety officials inspected the area for possible contamination. …

One dead, 35 ill due to ‘water contamination’ in Kakinada village
6 months, 1 week ago

One dead, 35 ill due to ‘water contamination’ in Kakinada village

New Indian Express  

KAKINADA: One woman died and 35 others fell ill reportedly due to diarrhoea at Kommanapalli village in Thondangi mandal of Kakinada district. According to information reaching here, a 36-year-old woman, identified as Nagamani, died on Friday while she was being shifted from the Kathipudi Hospital to Kakinada Government General Hospital after she complained of diarrhoea. Of the total 35 who …

Two persons die in Karnataka after drinking contaminated water
6 months, 1 week ago

Two persons die in Karnataka after drinking contaminated water

Hindustan Times  

At least two people have died after drinking contaminated water at Chinnenahalli village in Madhugiri taluk of the district, Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Thursday. Two persons die in Karnataka after drinking contaminated water According to officials, the deceased -- Chikkadasappa and Peddanna -- who died at a hospital here on Wednesday, were among the nearly hundred people, who …

Contaminated water in Tumakuru village leaves toddler, five people dead; several hospitalised
6 months, 1 week ago

Contaminated water in Tumakuru village leaves toddler, five people dead; several hospitalised

New Indian Express  

TUMAKURU: Six people, including a toddler, have died and several residents have been hospitalised after consuming contaminated water over the past four days in Chinnenahalli village, Madhugiri taluk. Two elderly people, Chikkadasappa and Peddanna, died last night at the district general hospital here, while 10 others, including three elderly patients in the ICUs and three children, are currently being treated. …

Two die, 76 fall ill after allegedly drinking contaminated water in MP’s Bhind
6 months, 1 week ago

Two die, 76 fall ill after allegedly drinking contaminated water in MP’s Bhind

Hindustan Times  

Bhopal: An 80-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl died while 76 others fell ill after allegedly consuming foul-smelling contaminated water in Phoop village in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind district, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Bhind district collector Sandeep Srivastava arrived in Phoop on Wednesday and suspended the Nagar Panchayat’s water supply in-charges identified as Neeru Baghel and Patwari …

Water contamination: One dies, 48fall sick in Mysuru village
7 months ago

Water contamination: One dies, 48fall sick in Mysuru village

The Hindu  

A 22-year-old youth died and 48 people fell sick after consuming contaminated water at K. Salundi village on the outskirts of Mysuru, the home district of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. District Health Officer Kumaraswamy said a total of 48 residents of the village falling under Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency in Mysuru had complained of diarrhoea and stomach pain since Monday. Deve Gowda …

Ganga water unsafe even for bathing, says Bihar govt report on river pollution
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ganga water unsafe even for bathing, says Bihar govt report on river pollution

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Almost all major rivers passing through Bihar are unsafe even for bathing, revealed the annual survey report on health of rivers recently tabled by the Bihar State Pollution Control Board in the state legislature. The report, based on sample checks at 98 points of several rivers including Ganga, Sone and Kosi in 27 districts showed excessive presence of faecal …

Karnataka: At least two dead, over 36 ill after drinking contaminated water in Chitradurga
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: At least two dead, over 36 ill after drinking contaminated water in Chitradurga

India TV News  

At least two people were killed and 36 others have fallen sick after consuming contaminated water in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka on Wednesday, said sources. While Manjula died in the hospital, Raghu, who had gone to Bengaluru subsequent to consuming the water, developed extreme side effects and died later, the sources expressed. A portion of the unwell individuals are …

Indiranagar residents being supplied with contaminated water
1 year, 5 months ago

Indiranagar residents being supplied with contaminated water

The Hindu  

The last couple of days have been a horrific experience for residents of Indiranagar as they claim to have been supplied contaminated water by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Speaking to The Hindu, Sneha Nandihal said, “We have been receiving contaminated water for the last 3 to 4 days. “The BWSSB had started a project to get the …

Five more take ill after consuming contaminated water in Bidar district
1 year, 6 months ago

Five more take ill after consuming contaminated water in Bidar district

The Hindu  

Five more residents of Karkhiyal village in Aurad taluk of Bidar district, who took ill after consuming contaminated water, were admitted to the Aurad taluk hospital on Wednesday, soon after the hospital discharged 15 persons from the same village, who were admitted on Monday night after falling ill owing to consuming polluted water. Aurad taluk medical officer Raman Polakwar confirmed …

Karnataka: Chief minister orders inquiry into 3 deaths due to contaminated water
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: Chief minister orders inquiry into 3 deaths due to contaminated water

Hindustan Times  

In response to the tragic deaths of three people allegedly due to contaminated water in Koppal and Raichur districts in the past week, chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday has asked for a detailed report from the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, officials said. The chief minister conducted a review meeting with rural development and panchayat raj minister Priyank Kharge, …

CM Siddaramaiah seeks report on water contamination in Raichur
1 year, 6 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah seeks report on water contamination in Raichur

Deccan Chronicle  

Raichur: The district administration in Raichur, Karnataka where a toddler died and 59 people fell ill after drinking contaminated water, has taken series of stringent measures to provide safe drinking water. Meanwhile, taking serious note of the reports of people getting sick after drinking contaminated water in the villages of Raichur district, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked to investigate the incident …

Karnataka boy dies, 50 others fall sick after drinking contaminated tap water
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka boy dies, 50 others fall sick after drinking contaminated tap water

Hindustan Times  

Raichur : A three-year-old boy died and more than 50 people took ill after consuming contaminated water at Rekalmaradi village in Devagurga taluk in Karntaka’s Raichur district, officials said. Raichur district health officer Dr Surendra Babu said, “Most of the infected were women and children as they were at home and consumed tap water mixed with drain water. All the …

One more woman said to have consumed contaminated water dies in Yadgir
1 year, 10 months ago

One more woman said to have consumed contaminated water dies in Yadgir

The Hindu  

With another woman passing away in the suspected contaminated water case in Anapur village in Gurmitkal taluk of Yadgir district, toll has reached three, while 22 reported vomiting and diarrhoea on Thursday. It is suspected that she consumed contaminated water, according to Health Department officials. Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner R. Snehal, Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat Amaresh Naik, Joint Director …

2 dead, 30 hospitalised in Yadagiri; locals allege water contamination
1 year, 10 months ago

2 dead, 30 hospitalised in Yadagiri; locals allege water contamination

Hindustan Times  

: Two women died while 30 others were hospitalised after complaining of vomiting and diarrhoea at Anapura village in Gurumitkal taluk of Yadagiri district on Wednesday, officials said. 2 dead, 30 hospitalised in Yadagiri; locals allege water contamination The deceased were identified as Savithramma, a farmer from Anapura village and Sayamma. “15 people were admitted at Yadagiri district hospital, three …

Contaminated Water in Hamirpur Villages: Illness Count Touches 535, Himachal CM Seeks Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Contaminated Water in Hamirpur Villages: Illness Count Touches 535, Himachal CM Seeks Report

News 18  

The number of people taken ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water in a dozen villages of Nadaun sub-division in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur district rose to 535 on Sunday. People from a dozen villages, including Banh, Jandgi Gujran, Jandali Rajputan, Panyala, Pathiyalu, Niyati, Rangas Chowki Haar, Thain and Sankar have been affected by the outbreak of water-borne diseases. Two to three …

Himachal Pradesh: More people fall ill after consuming contaminated water in Hamirpur, CM seeks report
1 year, 10 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: More people fall ill after consuming contaminated water in Hamirpur, CM seeks report

India TV News  

The number of people who fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water in a dozen villages of Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district rose to 535 on Sunday. Rajeev Kumar, the head of Rangas panchayat, had earlier in the day said the number of people taken ill crossed 300. Two to three people in every household have fallen ill after consuming contaminated …

Two die in Hyderabad of suspected water contamination
2 years ago

Two die in Hyderabad of suspected water contamination

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Two people, including a pregnant woman, died and several others became ill after drinking water that is suspected to be contaminated in Moghal Colony, Mailardevpally, but Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board denied allegations that contaminated water caused the deaths. Following a preliminary investigation, the water board determined that there was no water contamination, while health department officials …

One died, 197 fell sick after drinking contaminated water in Belagavi
2 years, 1 month ago

One died, 197 fell sick after drinking contaminated water in Belagavi

Deccan Chronicle  

BELAGAVI: One person died and 197 people developed health issues in Mudenur village in Ramdurg Taluk after consuming contaminated water. The health department team led by the District Health Officer is stationed in the village to test the people and take preventive measures. The ASHA workers visit every house and check if people have any health issues,” DHO Dr Mahesh …

Madhya Pradesh: Contaminated water claims two lives in Damoh
2 years, 4 months ago

Madhya Pradesh: Contaminated water claims two lives in Damoh

India TV News  

Highlights 2 persons died and several others were hospitalised after consuming contaminated water in MP According to officials, the condition of those admitted is stated to be out of danger However, the incident which took place three days ago has led to panic among the villagers Madhya Pradesh news updates : Two persons died and several others were hospitalised after …

Over 90 Ill in Lucknow Diarrhoea Outbreak After Contaminated Water Supply in Fatehpur
2 years, 5 months ago

Over 90 Ill in Lucknow Diarrhoea Outbreak After Contaminated Water Supply in Fatehpur

News 18  

More than 90 persons have fallen ill due to a diarrhoea outbreak because of contaminated water supply in Fatehpur area of Aliganj in Lucknow. The Chief Medical Officer, however, denied that the deaths were caused due to diarrhoea and said that a probe was underway to determine the exact cause. Dr Milind Vardhan, Additional Chief Medical Officer, said: “The symptoms …

Officials unfeeling as plaints of toxic water galore
2 years, 7 months ago

Officials unfeeling as plaints of toxic water galore

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Summer comes along with its myriad issues and civic authorities, known for their lethargy, are allegedly paying no attention to key issues faced by denizens. Even as the city is facing acute drinking water shortage, it is said that officials of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board are not responding to complaints of short supply of drinking …

Contaminated drinking water: 12 more fall sick in Hyderabad
2 years, 8 months ago

Contaminated drinking water: 12 more fall sick in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Twelve more patients from Madhapur basti were admitted to the Area Hospital in Kondapur on Sunday after they fell sick by drinking contaminated water. On Thursday, at Vaddera Basti in Madhapur, one person had died and 60 were hospitalised after drinking water contaminated by drainage for four months. Following the incident, residents of Shahbazguda in Secunderabad and Gandhinagar Colony …

Hyderabad: Contaminated water bane in several areas
2 years, 8 months ago

Hyderabad: Contaminated water bane in several areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Instances of water contamination in the city are more than what gets reported. In the wake of Thursday’s incident at Vaddera basti in Madhapur, wherein a person died and 60 were hospitalized after drinking contaminated water, Board officials were neither ready to find the crux of the problem nor provide any alternative mechanism to ensure supply of safe and …

Man dies, 60 hospitalised after drinking contaminated water
2 years, 8 months ago

Man dies, 60 hospitalised after drinking contaminated water

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: One person died and nearly 60 others, including children, were hospitalised on Thursday after drinking contaminated water, at Vaddera basti in Madhapur. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board denied the charge of contamination, saying the drinking water was safe. Way back in May 2009, drinking contaminated water led to 14 deaths in Bholakpur. The official said a …

Alarming rise in kidney problems in Julurpad mandal
3 years, 2 months ago

Alarming rise in kidney problems in Julurpad mandal

Deccan Chronicle  

KOTHAGUDEM: Several kidney patients from hamlets like Peeklathanda, Takyathanda, Panthuluthanda and Cheepurugudem of Bethalapudu village in Julrupad mandal are selling their assets to undergo tests and dialysis. A kidney patient Daravath Veeru died a week ago and another 15 are suffering from acute dialysis problems. Qualified medical teams must assess each case and reasons that are causing kidney problems.” Earlier, …

One Dead, 10 Fall Sick After Drinking Contaminated Water Supplied by Kolkata Municipal Corporation
3 years, 9 months ago

One Dead, 10 Fall Sick After Drinking Contaminated Water Supplied by Kolkata Municipal Corporation

News 18  

One person has died and 10 others have fallen ill after drinking contaminated water in Kolkata's Bhowanipore area, a senior civic official said on Monday. Forty-three-year-old Bhubaneswar Das, a resident of labour quarters of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation on Sashi Sekhar Bose Row died on Saturday after consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage, he said. They too had consumed the …

Kolkata: Five year old amongst two dead after drinking tap water near Mamata residence
3 years, 9 months ago

Kolkata: Five year old amongst two dead after drinking tap water near Mamata residence

Op India  

In a tragic incident that happened in South Kolkata’s Bhowanipur area in West Bengal, a 5-year-old girl reportedly died on Tuesday after drinking contaminated water. As per an official of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the minor girl passed away after she fell sick due to piped drinking water that was contaminated. Resident drank contaminated water in labour quarters located near …

Andhra Pradesh: 1 dead, over 150 still in hospital as mystery illness sweeps Eluru
4 years ago

Andhra Pradesh: 1 dead, over 150 still in hospital as mystery illness sweeps Eluru

India Today  

At least 290 residents, including women and children of Eluru in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district, had to be rushed to a hospital late last night after mysteriously falling ill. Those undergoing treatment include residents of Eluru's North Street, South Street, Arundhatipet and Ashok Nagar areas. Deputy Chief Minister and state Health Minister Alla Kalikrishna Srinivas rushed to the Eluru …

Discover Related