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Former Chief Minister Narayanasamy has exposed a severe drinking water crisis in Puducherry. He confirmed two deaths in Shakti Nagar due to contaminated water consumption. The water contains E. coli bacteria that causes diseases like diarrhea and cholera. The opposition accuses the government of ignoring water quality testing and chlorination procedures.

Key Points: Narayanasamy Says 2 Dead From Contaminated Puducherry Water Crisis

  • Two confirmed deaths in Shakti Nagar from drinking contaminated water
  • E. coli bacteria mixing with drinking water due to excessive pumping
  • Multiple areas including Urulayanpet have unsafe water supply
  • Congress party conducted inspections revealing widespread water quality issues
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Drinking water problem has become rampant in Puducherry; two people dead, says Puducherry Former CM Narayanasamy

Former CM Narayanasamy reveals E. coli contamination in Puducherry water supply, linking two deaths and kidney damage to unsafe drinking water conditions.

"People are suffering from kidney damage due to drinking unsafe, substandard drinking water - V. Narayanasamy"

Puducherry, September 12

Former Chief Minister of the Union Territory (U.T.) of Puducherry V. Narayanasamy has said that drinking water problem had become rampant in Puducherry, adding that two people had died after drinking substandard water. He further added that the Puducherry people were suffering from kidney damage due to drinking unsafe, substandard drinking water.

Speaking to the media on Thursday on the drinking water issue in the Union Territory, Narayanasamy said, "The drinking water problem has become rampant in Puducherry. Drinking water in Urulayanpet, Nellithope, Murungapakkam, and Thattanjavadi areas is not suitable for drinking. The bacteria E. coli were already mixed in the sea; now, due to excessive pumping of water, they mix with drinking water and cause diseases like diarrhoea and cholera...".

Narayanasamy further said, "People are suffering from kidney damage due to drinking unsafe, substandard drinking water. On behalf of the Congress party, we went to Vinoba Nagar, Shakti Nagar, and Pillai Thottam areas and inspected them. In Shakti Nagar, 2 people died after drinking substandard water... The chief minister should take serious action on the water problem. Do we need a government that cannot even provide safe drinking water? What is the Public Works Minister in the state of Puducherry doing? How long can drinking water be provided in cans? Whenever the opposition parties say so, they ignore him. They do not add chlorine to the drinking water, and they do not test it...".

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu experienced widespread but uneven rainfall between August 31 and September 1, 2025, with heavy showers recorded in coastal and northern districts.

The rainfall activity was concentrated over north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of the Salem district, bringing relief from the humid conditions in Chennai and its surrounding areas.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) observatories, Puducherry topped the charts with 54 mm of rainfall, followed by Nungambakkam (Chennai) with 29.2 mm and Salem with 22 mm.

- ANI

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Rohit P
My cousin lives in Nellithope and they've been buying bottled water for months. The tap water smells terrible. The authorities should be held accountable for this negligence.
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David E
While the political blame game continues, ordinary citizens are suffering. This isn't about parties - it's about basic human rights. Immediate water purification measures and healthcare support needed urgently.
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Ananya R
Kidney damage from water? This is terrifying! The government must provide free health checkups for residents in affected areas. Prevention is better than cure 🙏
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Karthik V
The article mentions good rainfall in Puducherry recently. Instead of blaming, why can't the administration use this opportunity to improve water storage and treatment facilities? We need solutions, not politics.
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Sarah B
E.coli in drinking water is completely unacceptable in 2025. The Public Works Minister should resign if they can't ensure basic water safety. This is a fundamental failure of governance.
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Vikram M
While the situation is serious, we must also acknowledge that water management is complex. The government should involve technical experts from IITs or NEERI to find permanent solutions rather than temporary fixes.

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