What action has the National Green Tribunal (NGT) taken regarding water contamination in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh?

The NGT has taken suo motu cognisance of sewage contamination in drinking water and issued notices to the governments of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, demanding their affidavits on the matter.

What are the health risks associated with the contaminated drinking water reported in Indian cities?

The contaminated drinking water, mixed with sewage due to old pipelines, has led to illnesses such as vomiting and diarrhoea among residents, raising significant public health concerns.

Which cities are reportedly affected by sewage mixing with drinking water?

Several cities in Rajasthan, including Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Banswara, Jaipur, Ajmer, and Bora, are reportedly affected. Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and parts of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh have also reported issues.

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NGT Acts on Alarming Water Contamination Crisis

14 Jan

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Summary

NGT issued notices to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh governments.
Sewage has mixed with drinking water due to old, corroded pipelines.
Contaminated water led to vomiting and diarrhoea, sparking health fears.

NGT Acts on Alarming Water Contamination Crisis

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated a suo motu case concerning "serious health issues" due to sewage contamination of drinking water in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Based on news reports, the tribunal has issued notices to all three state governments and relevant agencies, demanding affidavits on the matter. The reports indicate that drinking water pipelines are corroded and decades old, leading to sewage mixing with tap water, posing grave health risks.

Cities in Rajasthan, including Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaipur, have reportedly been affected. Similar issues have surfaced in Greater Noida, where residents fell ill with symptoms like vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming contaminated drinking water. Fears of an Indore-like tragedy loom, especially after E-coli bacteria were detected in Bhopal's drinking water due to sewage leakage into tube-wells. In Indore, six deaths were recently attributed to contaminated water.