Suspected Water Contamination Causes Sickness To 227 In Andhra Pradesh
In a suspicious situation, at least 227 people, including several children, fell sick in Eluru of Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district. Suspecting drinking water contamination as the reason behind it, the local authorities have also not rejected the possibilities of viral encephalitis. However, the district administration has called for door-to-door survey for the water contamination issue surfaced in the region some 10 days ago. Health Minister A Srinivas has ordered for an investigation.