In Chachadi village, Savadatti taluk, 41 residents have fallen ill due to contaminated water from an overhead tank. The contamination occurred when drain water seeped into cracked underground pipelines.
Key Details:
- Symptoms: Vomiting and dehydration.
- Current Status: Three individuals, including a 63-year-old, are in critical condition at Government District Hospital in Belagavi; others are treated at local PHCs.
- Response: Medical teams are stationed in the village, and villagers have been advised to drink only boiled water.
Controversy: Villagers accuse local officials of negligence, claiming they reported the damaged pipelines over a week ago. The repairs only began after the outbreak worsened, according to social worker Appasab Patil.
Official Response:
- Repairs: Yashwant Kumar, executive officer, assured that once repairs are complete, the water supply will be safe.
- Action Plan: Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Roshan instructed departments to prevent future incidents.
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