Residents Shocked as Multicolored Water Supplied in Karaipudur, Palladam

In Karaipudur near Palladam, residents received drinking water in hues of red, black, and yellow, raising severe concerns over water quality and safety.


Coimbatore: Residents of Karaipudur near Palladam experienced a shocking incident as their drinking water supply turned into unusual colors including red, black, and yellow. The affected areas are known for high concentrations of dyeing units which have been contaminating the groundwater with chemicals for years.


This alarming situation has sparked serious health and safety concerns among the residents, prompting urgent calls for governmental action to purify and protect the groundwater sources.

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