Following the recent deaths in Indore linked to sewage-tainted drinking water, similar water safety crises are now unfolding in Gandhinagar and Bengaluru, raising serious public health concerns. Reports indicate a growing number of infections, hospital admissions, and widespread anxiety among residents about the safety of municipal water supplies. Typhoid Surge in Gandhinagar Gandhinagar is currently dealing with a sharp rise in typhoid cases, with health officials confirming around 70 active infections. The majority of cases are clustered in sectors 24, 26, 28, and the Adiwada area.
Investigations have traced the outbreak to contaminated drinking water. Authorities have identified at least seven leaks in the city’s water pipeline network, allowing sewage to seep into potable water lines. In response, the civil hospital has set up a dedicated 30-bed pediatric ward to manage children…
