Water Contamination Crisis in Srikakulam: 1 Dead, Over 70 Hospitalized

• One person died and over 70 hospitalized in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, due to suspected contaminated water.
• The incident occurred in Dammala Veedi colony, prompting emergency measures and intensified surveillance.
• Door-to-door screening is underway, with severe cases shifted to hospitals; over 70 currently receiving treatment.
• Pipeline shut down, safe drinking water supplied via tankers; samples being tested to determine contamination cause.
• CM N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation, while YSRCP's YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the government.