Nine Ambad Companies Face Closure Notices Over Water Contamination

People in Datt Nagar reported that water from some borewells and hand pumps looked yellow and smelled bad.

They were worried the water might be contaminated and could cause health problems.

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board is investigating industries in the nearby Ambad industrial area.

It has issued closure notices to nine companies.

Four had already been told to shut down, and five more have now received closure directions.

Early inspections reportedly found possible problems with how some companies handled wastewater.

Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan visited the area and called for immediate action.

More action may follow after inspections and checks on whether companies follow pollution rules.