A national groundwater survey by the Ministry of Jal Shakti has revealed alarming levels of fluoride and nitrate contamination across Telangana, with 28 districts affected by excess fluoride and 32 by nitrate. The findings highlight widespread pollution from agricultural and industrial sources, posing serious health risks.
BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Congress-led Telangana government for failing to control a diarrhoea outbreak in Demikalan village, Kamareddy. Blaming contaminated water and poor sanitation, Rao highlighted the deaths of two villagers and demanded the immediate declaration of a medical emergency.
PCB report of water samples from tankers find high levels of lead, cadmium, nickel; police cases have been filed against those selling borewell water from Sunnam Cheruvu for drinking purposes, says Hydraa
Residents endured discomfort throughout Monday, with about 10 children currently admitted to hospitals. One of the residents of the society said that when he returned from the office at 9 p.m. and drank water, he felt uneasy due to "water contamination".
The infection was identified quickly at the hospital and treatment, including medicines from abroad, was given immediately to the 14-year-old boy, say doctors
Following the death of two persons in Mailardevpally, a few residents of the area were reported to have claimed the duo fell ill after consuming contaminated water supplied by the water board.
The incident came to light on Wednesday. According to the authorities, the deaths took place on Monday and since then the people of the village have been continuously falling sick.
