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Mhow Water Contamination Sickens Dozens
23 Jan
Summary
- At least 22 people fell ill with jaundice-like symptoms.
- Illness suspected to be caused by contaminated drinking water supply.
- Indore Collector visited Mhow to review the water contamination situation.
Dozens of residents in Mhow town have fallen ill, with initial reports indicating at least 22 cases exhibiting jaundice-like symptoms. The outbreak is suspected to stem from contaminated drinking water, prompting swift action from local authorities. On Thursday night, Indore Collector Shivam Verma arrived in Mhow to oversee the response and ensure affected individuals receive timely medical care.
Health department teams have been deployed to Patti Bazaar and Motimahal to investigate the water supply and sanitation conditions. Verma instructed the Mhow Cantonment Board to conduct an immediate quality check of the piped water supply. He also directed the health department to guarantee proper treatment for all patients, emphasizing that no one is currently in critical condition.
