Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Yellow Water From Tube Wells Triggers Probe in UP's Amroha
In Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, yellow water is coming out of tube wells, which has made farmers worried about their health.
The local government has started an investigation and is testing water and soil samples.
In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, similar problems have been reported, and the government is checking water lines and borewells.
They are also helping sick people by giving them money and free treatment.
The situation is being closely watched by the Chief Minister.
Yellow water from tube wells in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, triggers an investigation by local authorities.
A team including pollution control and agriculture officials is collecting and testing water and soil samples.
In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, surveys of water infrastructure are underway due to reports of contaminated water causing illness.
Affected families in Indore receive financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each and free treatment.
Currently, 80 people are hospitalized in Indore, with 15 in the ICU, and the situation is being monitored closely by the Chief Minister.
- Who
- Authorities in Amroha and Indore, farmers, and affected families
- What
- Yellow-coloured water emerging from tube wells, health concerns, and investigations
- When
- Ongoing, with immediate actions taken after complaints
- Where
- Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh and Indore district in Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To investigate the cause of yellow water and address health impacts
- Location
- Amroha, Uttar Pradesh and Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Issue
- Yellow-coloured water from tube wells
- Action Taken
- Investigation and sample testing
- Health Impact
- Farmers report skin and health problems
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 2 lakh per affected family in Indore
- Current Status
- 80 hospitalized, 15 in ICU in Indore
- Monitoring
- Chief Minister closely monitoring the situation in Indore