Contaminated Water Crisis in Vijayawada: Residents Demand Accountability Amid Diarrhoea Outbreak

Residents of Vijayawada are in panic over a series of diarrhoea-related deaths, allegedly due to contaminated drinking water supplied by the Municipal Corporation. Despite 10 reported fatalities and numerous complaints, officials have yet to pinpoint the cause. District Collector S. Dilli Rao has ordered water chlorination and sanitation drives, while District Medical and Health Officer M. Suhasini acknowledges a decrease in diarrhoea cases but notes ongoing health issues.

Locals accuse the VMC of negligence, citing damaged pipelines and poor sanitation. Families, like that of Valluru Durga Rao, claim their loved ones died from diarrhoea despite officials’ denials. Political leaders demand accountability, and residents urge the Human Rights Commission to ensure safe drinking water and remedial measures. As medical camps treat affected individuals, the community calls for urgent action to prevent further tragedy.