Authorities warn against spring water use in Ganderbal, Srinagar due to bacterial contamination

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Kashmir have directed people not to directly consume spring water in Ganderbal district and rural areas of Srinagar after samples collected from 37 water bodies were found to contain harmful bacteria.

In a notice issued on Wednesday, the Jal Shakti department said if at all spring water is to be used, it should be boiled.

The warning comes in the backdrop of 17 deaths reported from Rajouri district due to a mysterious illness. PTI