Kamla Bai, wife of labourer Tulsiram, had been suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhoea since January 5–6. Her condition deteriorated rapidly, prompting her admission to MY Hospital on January 7. She died two days later while undergoing treatment. The family said her illness began after she consumed water supplied in Bhagirathpura, where the couple had shifted around 20 days ago from Jeevan Ki Fail.
However, the death has not been officially recorded as linked to contaminated water. Hospital authorities stated that Kamla Bai’s Aadhaar card listed her address as Pancham Ki Fail and that she had been suffering from chronic kidney disease for the past year. As the case was not registered as a medico-legal case, no post-mortem examination was conducted.
Meanwhile, fear and uncertainty persist in Bhagirathpura, where residents continue to rely on tanker-supplied water. Many households are using RO units, borewells, or bottled water, and are boiling and filtering water before use amid concerns over safety.
The pressure on the healthcare system remains significant. The number of patients admitted to intensive care units has risen to 13, up from 10 on January 8. Four patients have been on ventilator support continuously for several days, hospital sources said. As of Sunday, a total of 427 patients have been admitted since the outbreak began, with 385 discharged and 42 still undergoing treatment.
The health department said 50 survey teams have been deployed in the affected localities. According to an official bulletin, 176 health workers visited 924 households, distributing ORS and zinc tablets and conducting health check-ups, particularly for women and children. On Sunday alone, 13 diarrhoea patients reported to the local OPD, with one referred for further treatment.
Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal visited Bhagirathpura on Sunday to review ongoing containment measures. He inspected tanker-based water supply arrangements and directed officials to intensify public announcements urging residents to boil and filter water. He also ordered immediate cleaning of drains and sewer lines, removal of sludge after cleaning, anti-malaria measures, and chlorination of government borewells across the area.
Despite these efforts, residents say the situation remains precarious, underscoring the urgent need for a long-term solution to prevent further loss of life.
