Diarrhea Outbreak Hospitalizes 142 in Indore

9 UPDATES · 16 DAYS · 2 JAN 2026 — 17 JAN 2026

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Latest · 17 Jan 2026

Rahul Gandhi, Jitu Patwari, and Umang Singhar visited patients and families affected by the Indore water contamination outbreak.

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This event covers the allegations of contaminated water causing at least 15 deaths in Indore, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the incident; it excludes other actions by the Madhya Pradesh government, Indore Municipal Corporation, or individuals involved unless they are direct developments of this specific water contamination incident.

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2Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Congress alleges 15 deaths in Indore as official toll remains at five; CM orders action against top officials

4Jan

The Hindu

An outbreak of diarrhea in Indore, India, has hospitalized 142 people, including 11 in intensive care units, prompting investigations and protests.

5Jan

The Hindu

Indore water contamination: Official suspended over reference to ‘ghanta’ row

8Jan

The Hindu

Congress members demanded a comprehensive investigation into the Indore water contamination deaths, citing past sanitation projects' failures.

11Jan

The Hindu

Following water contamination deaths in Indore, Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister launched a state-wide "Swachh Jal Abhiyan" to ensure safe drinking water for all.

The Hindu

Following water contamination deaths in Indore, Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister launched a state-wide "Swachh Jal Abhiyan" to ensure safe drinking water for all.

The Hindu

Indore diarrhoea deaths: Blindspotting in India’s cleanest city

13Jan

The Hindu

Indore's Chief Medical Officer reported five new cases of diarrhoea, raising the total number of patients to 436 since a December 29th outbreak linked to contaminated drinking water.

17Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi, Jitu Patwari, and Umang Singhar visited patients and families affected by the Indore water contamination outbreak.

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