January 12, 2026
Contaminated Water Causes Diarrhoea Outbreak in Indore’s Bhagirathpura, 8 Dead
Indore’s Bhagirathpura battles a deadly diarrhoea outbreak after drinking water from the city pipeline and borewells became contaminated. Over 3,000 people fell sick, 8 died, and hundreds were hospitalized. Authorities are fixing pipes and stopping water supply until safe water returns.