3 Die Near Chennai After Drinking Sewage-Laced Water, 23 In Hospital

Three individuals died, and 23 others fell unwell, in Pallavaram close to Chennai on Thursday after reportedly consuming consuming water contaminated with sewage.

Tamil Nadu well being minister Ma Subramanian has ordered an investigation to substantiate whether or not the consuming water was certainly contaminated. Folks within the space have been requested to not drink piped water. 

The affected people, residing in areas equivalent to Malaimedu, Mariamman Kovil Avenue and Muthalamman Kovil Avenue, had been admitted to the Chromepet Authorities Basic Hospital and a personal hospital for therapy.

Residents have alleged that their well being points had been attributable to consuming water blended with sewage.

The contamination has raised severe issues concerning the security of the realm’s water provide. 

Tamil Nadu Minister TM Anbarasan inspected the affected space and ordered the instant setup of a medical camp.

“Twenty-three individuals have fallen unwell and been admitted to the hospital. It’s not but recognized if the consuming water was contaminated. An investigation can be trying into whether or not the well being points had been attributable to the meals they consumed. If the water was contaminated, all the space would have been affected,” the Minister mentioned talking to reporters. 

Chief of the Opposition Edappadi Ok Palaniswami (EPS) expressed shock over the deaths. He condemned the ruling DMK authorities for failing to make sure the provision of secure consuming water.

“It’s the obligation of the federal government to distribute secure consuming water to the individuals. They need to have fastidiously examined whether or not consuming water was being equipped correctly and with none contamination between consuming water and sewage pipes, particularly within the aftermath of the cyclone’s landfall,” EPS mentioned in a publish on X. 

He additional criticised the federal government, saying, “I strongly condemn MK Stalin’s authorities for its callousness that risked the lives of the individuals.”

He additionally known as for instant measures to ensure the provision of secure consuming water to all residents.

Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Ok Annamalai additionally criticised the state authorities’s dealing with of the disaster. He questioned the efficacy of Minister Anbarasan’s response and accused the minister of being dismissive by blaming residents for the difficulty.