Jodhpur Faces Indore-Like Water Crisis: Toxic Supply Causes Widespread Illness

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News18•06-01-2026, 11:27
Jodhpur Faces Indore-Like Water Crisis: Toxic Supply Causes Widespread Illness
- •Jodhpur's Basni Phase II faces a severe contaminated water crisis, risking an "Indore-like incident."
- •Chemical-laden water from factories is entering drinking pipelines, affecting approximately 500 homes.
- •Residents report widespread vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach illnesses, especially among children and elderly.
- •Despite repeated complaints to the Water Supply Department and public representatives, a permanent solution remains elusive.
- •PHED officials repaired some leaks, but the problem of toxic water persists, deepening the crisis and public anger.
Why It Matters: Jodhpur's Basni Phase II is grappling with toxic water causing illness, with authorities struggling to find a lasting solution.
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