The local Zilla Parishad High School has been transformed into a makeshift hospital, treating a surge of patients. Authorities found E. coli contamination in five out of eleven boreholes tested, prompting warnings against using borehole water. District Medical Officer S. Bhaskara Rao stated that the village’s water supply from the Champavati River shows signs of pollution.
Gurla village in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district is facing a severe public health crisis, with at least eleven deaths linked to contaminated water. With a population of around three thousand, villagers are wearing masks amid reports of severe diarrhea and vomiting. While locals claim seven deaths in a week, officials confirm five fatalities.
In response to the crisis, TDP National President N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed concern over the outbreak in Vijayawada, demanding immediate action from the government. He criticized officials for downplaying the situation and called for compensation for affected families.
YCP Chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy later emphasized the government’s negligence, urging for improved healthcare services and safe drinking water.
As the village continues to deal with this tragic outbreak, immediate measures are necessary to prevent further loss of life and restore public confidence in health services.
