Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Diarrhoea Outbreak Hits Giripuram in Vijayawada
Many people in Giripuram, Vijayawada, have gotten very sick with diarrhoea.
They had to go to the hospital, and some were very sick and needed special care.
The people there say the water they drink is dirty and the place is not clean, which made them sick.
A group of leaders visited the area and told the government to fix the water and clean up the place.
They also said the government should help pay for the medical bills of those who got sick.
This has happened before in other parts of Vijayawada, and many people have gotten sick or even died.
The leaders want the government to make sure the water is clean and the place is clean so people don't get sick again.
Diarrhoea outbreak in Giripuram, Vijayawada, has hospitalized many residents, including some in ICUs.
Residents blame contaminated drinking water and poor sanitation for the outbreak.
CPM delegation led by Ch Baburao visited Giripuram and urged immediate government action.
Authorities criticized for delayed response and neglect of civic infrastructure, particularly affecting Dalit and economically weaker sections.
Demands include improving water quality, sanitation, and establishing a dedicated diarrhoea treatment ward in government hospitals.
- Who
- Residents of Giripuram, Vijayawada, particularly Dalit and economically weaker sections
- What
- Diarrhoea outbreak requiring hospitalisation, including ICU treatment
- When
- Over the past week
- Where
- Giripuram, Vijayawada
- Why
- Contaminated drinking water and poor sanitation
- Location
- Giripuram, Vijayawada
- Cause
- Contaminated drinking water and poor sanitation
- Duration
- Past week
- Response
- CPM delegation urged government action
- Demands
- Improve water quality, sanitation, and healthcare facilities
- Affected Population
- Dalit and economically weaker sections
- Previous Incidents
- 15 deaths in past two years in Vijayawada