3 Die Near Chennai After Drinking Sewage-Laced Water, 23 In Hospital
NDTV
Tamil Nadu health minister Ma Subramanian has ordered an investigation to confirm whether the drinking water was indeed contaminated. People in the area have been asked not to drink piped water.
Three people died, and 23 others fell ill, in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after reportedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage.
Tamil Nadu health minister Ma Subramanian has ordered an investigation to confirm whether the drinking water was indeed contaminated. People in the area have been asked not to drink piped water.
The affected individuals, residing in areas such as Malaimedu, Mariamman Kovil Street and Muthalamman Kovil Street, were admitted to the Chromepet Government General Hospital and a private hospital for treatment.
