
In Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, a severe contamination of tap water has led to the deaths of at least seven people and hospitalized over 160. Reports indicate that sewage water leaked into the drinking supply due to a toilet constructed above the pipeline without a safety tank. Over 1,100 cases of vomiting and diarrhea have been confirmed, with local residents reporting up to nine fatalities, including an infant.
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