Waterborne diseases flare up in Maharashtra, nearly 15 districts affected
Saturday, 7 December 2024 ()
Maharashtra witnessed a sharp rise in waterborne disease outbreaks in 2024, surging from 19 to 72, resulting in 15 deaths compared to one in 2023. Heavy rainfall and issues like poor sanitation, exemplified by a typhoid outbreak in a Pune building with faulty plumbing, contributed to the crisis. Authorities are investigating the causes and emphasizing preventative measures.
Maharashtra witnessed a sharp rise in waterborne disease outbreaks in 2024, surging from 19 to 72, resulting in 15 deaths compared to one in 2023. Heavy rainfall and issues like poor sanitation, exemplified by a typhoid outbreak in a Pune building with faulty plumbing, contributed to the crisis. Authorities are investigating the causes and emphasizing preventative measures.
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