India, Jan. 3 -- Indore, hailed as India's "cleanest city" is in the throes of contaminated water crisis resulting in at least 12 confirmed deaths attributed to waterborne diseases after which the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has begun a large-scale initiative to replace old water pipelines.

The city has also launched an emergency water supply network, distributing filtered water through tanker trucks to the most affected areas. The victims, mostly from lower-income areas, suffered from severe gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach ulcers, which were linked to the poor quality of drinking water provided by the municipal supply. The situation has raised significant concerns among residents and health off...