Five people were diagnosed with diarrhoea on January 13, 2026, in Bhagirathpura, Indore, due to contaminated drinking water, said Dr Madhav Prasad Hasani, Indore’s Chief Medical and Health Officer. These patients received treatment at local health centres. Since December 29, a total of 436 individuals affected by vomiting and diarrhoea visited hospitals, out of which 403 have recovered and been discharged. Currently, 33 patients remain hospitalized, with eight in intensive care units. The local administration has confirmed six deaths caused by the outbreak linked to unsafe water. However, residents claim that 23 people, including a six-month-old baby, have died. A special committee from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College submitted a report on 21 deaths in Bhagirathpura. Sources said 15 of those deaths might be connected to the diarrhoea outbreak. District Magistrate Shivam Verma confirmed the report but did not share detailed findings. He added that some deaths were linked to the outbreak, while others were unrelated, and some causes remain unclear. So far, the administration has provided financial aid of ₹2 lakh each to 18 affected families. Mr. Verma said, "All the deaths in Bhagirathpura are very sad, regardless of the cause. We are consoling the affected families and providing them financial assistance." Indore continues to battle this public health issue despite being known as the country’s cleanest city.