Four states saw deadly water outbreaks: Centre

Union minister Tokhan Sahu said 459 people were hospitalised with vomiting and diarrhoea in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, with deaths reported.

Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam Municipal Corporation had 224 hospitalisations due to gastroenteritis and diarrhoea in early 2026, with deaths also reported.

Gujarat reported a typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar with 258 hospitalisations, plus 506 in Balasinor and 436 in Vadodara due to water contamination.

The Centre said contamination is caused by leaking and ageing pipelines, cross-connections with sewer lines, intermittent supply, corrosion, and poor maintenance.

The government said it does not maintain city-wise data on deaths and diseases from contaminated water, as water is a state subject.