Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Indore Water Crisis Deaths Rise
In Indore, India, many people are getting very sick and some have died because the water they drink and cook with is dirty.
The city has had 23 deaths so far.
Two recent victims are Bhagwandas Bharne, who died after being on a ventilator, and Kamala Bai, who got very sick with vomiting and diarrhea.
People in the worst-hit area, Bhagirathpura, are scared and have stopped using tap water.
They are buying bottled water or using special filters.
The city has spent a lot of money to make the water safe, but something went wrong.
People are angry and want the officials in charge to be punished.
They say the dirty water might have been in the pipes for two years, and no one did anything about it.
The government has promised to fix the problem in three days, but people are still worried.
Death toll from contaminated water in Indore rises to 23, with recent victims Bhagwandas Bharne and Kamala Bai.
Residents in Bhagirathpura, the worst-hit area, have stopped using tap water, relying on bottled or filtered water instead.
Hospital data shows high and fluctuating pressure on critical care, with 13 ICU patients and 3 on ventilator support as of January 11.
Residents allege that contaminated water has been in the supply lines for nearly two years, with repeated warnings ignored.
A petition has been filed demanding an FIR against responsible officials and their removal to ensure a fair investigation.
- Who
- Residents of Indore, especially Bhagirathpura
- What
- Contaminated water crisis leading to deaths and illnesses
- When
- Ongoing, with recent deaths reported on January 9 and 11
- Where
- Indore, India, particularly Bhagirathpura
- Why
- Contaminated water entered public supply lines, causing severe health issues
- Total Deaths
- 23
- Latest Victim
- Bhagwandas Bharne, 64
- Another Victim
- Kamala Bai, 59
- ICU Patients (Jan 11)
- 13
- Ventilator Patients
- 3
- Worst-Hit Area
- Bhagirathpura
- Resident Actions
- Filed petition for FIR, demanded official removal
- Deadline for Clean Water
- 3 days from January 9
Sources
Indore Contaminated Water Deaths Rise To 23, Residents Live With Fear
MP: Indore Mayor takes moral responsibility for Bhagirathpura water tragedy
In Indore, deadline to supply clean water looms, toll rises
Water Leakage Floods ICU at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital, 14 Critical Patients Moved
