Bhopal's Water Crisis Deepens: Contaminated Supply Raises Cancer Fears After Indore Deaths

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News18•10-01-2026, 12:24
Bhopal's Water Crisis Deepens: Contaminated Supply Raises Cancer Fears After Indore Deaths
- •Bhopal's water supply is under scrutiny following deaths from contaminated water in Indore, revealing widespread issues.
- •News18's reality check and municipal sampling show non-potable water supplied in many areas, forcing residents to drink it.
- •In Bajpai Nagar, tanker water is yellow with an oily layer; children and elderly frequently fall ill.
- •Drinking water pipelines run through sewage lines in many Bhopal areas, leading to contamination.
- •Experts found fecal bacteria and cancer-causing elements in water samples, posing long-term health risks.
Why It Matters: Bhopal faces a severe water contamination crisis, with residents forced to drink unsafe water, raising serious health concerns.
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