Archive · 2 Jul 2025
J&K: Springs Sealed After Gastroenteritis Outbreak Kills Two
People in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, got sick with tummy troubles from bad water.
Two people sadly passed away.
Officials found germs called E-Coli in some springs, so they closed them off to keep everyone safe.
They are now cleaning and adding chemicals to the water to make it safe to drink.
The government is also telling people to drink safe water only.
Five springs in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, were sealed due to gastroenteritis and diarrhea.
Two deaths and approximately 40 reported cases of gastroenteritis and diarrhea were recorded in the past week.
E-Coli contamination was found in two springs, leading to the sealing and treatment of all five.
The district administration issued a health advisory to avoid untreated spring water.
The Public Health Engineering department is cleaning and chlorinating the affected springs.
- Who
- Officials and residents of Rajouri district.
- What
- Five springs were sealed after gastroenteritis and diarrhoea claimed two lives and rendered scores of others sick.
- When
- Over the past week.
- Where
- Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- As a precautionary measure after E-Coli contamination was found in two springs.
- Reported Cases
- Around 40
- Confirmed Deaths
- 2
- Contamination
- E-Coli
- Affected Areas
- Sakri and Tralla villages
- Preventative Measures
- Sealing and chlorinating springs