Over 10 Dead in Indore Due to Contaminated Water; Bhopal Mayor Deploys Full Engineering Team to Inspect Pipelines

A tragic water crisis in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area has claimed the lives of more than 10 residents, sparking fear across Madhya Pradesh’s urban centers. The deadly incident has sent shockwaves through Indore, raising urgent concerns about the safety of municipal water supplies.

In response to the crisis, Bhopal Mayor Malti Rai swiftly deployed the city’s entire engineering workforce to conduct on-ground inspections of pipelines and prevent a similar disaster in the state capital. Mayor Rai instructed sub-engineers and supervisors to meticulously examine the pipelines for leaks, blockages, or contamination risks, emphasizing that even minor lapses could pose serious threats to public health.

Dilapidated Pipelines Raise Alarm

The primary concern is that aging and deteriorated pipelines in several city areas may have leaked sewage into drinking water, endangering households across Bhopal. The municipal authorities have ordered real-time reporting from all supervising and operational personnel to ensure rapid detection and resolution of any anomalies.

Sample Collection and Testing Underway

On Wednesday, teams were dispatched to Awdhpur area, a locality previously affected by a PNG pipeline burst, to collect water samples from homes. Frequent sewage complaints have intensified fears that contaminated water might already be circulating within city pipelines. Laboratory testing is underway to determine the presence of harmful pathogens or toxins.

Lessons from the Past

Bhopal residents recall the Eidgah Hills chlorine gas leak, which sent over 10 people to hospitals, highlighting the city’s vulnerability to public health hazards from municipal infrastructure failures. Indore’s recent deaths serve as a grim reminder of these risks. Authorities have vowed to prevent a repeat of such tragedies and are closely monitoring water safety protocols.

As the investigation continues, citizens anxiously await official reports to ensure their water supply remains safe and uncontaminated.