India, Jan. 7 -- At least 17 deaths in Indore have been linked to contaminated drinking water, triggering renewed scrutiny of urban water systems

A government audit found Indore lost up to 65% of its drinking water supply, with Bhopal losing nearly half

The Comptroller and Auditor General flagged major gaps in leak repairs, staffing shortages and under-delivery of water to households

The High Court has said access to clean water is a fundamental right and has sought a status report from the state government

Reports of a 17th alleged death linked to contaminated drinking water in Indore have intensified scrutiny of water management failures in Madhya Pradesh's two largest cities, where official audits show massive losses of treated wat...