Srikakulam Diarrhea Outbreak: 25 Hospitalized, One Dead; Collector Orders Action

• A diarrhea outbreak in Srikakulam has hospitalized 25 people and caused one death, identified as Suresh.
• Affected areas include Medara Veedhi, Golkonda Revu Road, Dammala Veedhi, and Manguvari Thota, with victims suffering from vomiting and dysentery.
• District Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar visited affected areas, met victims, and ordered immediate action from health officials.
• Contaminated municipal drinking water and sanitation issues are suspected causes; water samples are being tested.
• Public advised to boil and filter water, avoid self-medication, and use the 24-hour helpline 08942-229080.