Overview
- Health officials reported more than 50 hospitalisations from Bhagirathpura, while residents say about 150 people developed vomiting and diarrhoea since Friday.
- Residents blamed municipal tap water sourced from the Narmada supply, describing unusual smell and bitter taste in recent days.
- Authorities collected drinking-water samples from the locality for testing as the chief medical officer said results are due within two days.
- An initial probe pointed to possible contamination linked to recent excavation work or an overhead tank in the affected ward.
- Families and a local councillor alleged up to three deaths, but the chief medical officer said hospitals have not confirmed any fatalities as of now.