Patna: Two people are dead and over 75 residents hospitalised after a sudden outbreak of diarrhoea in Mohanpur village under Sadar block here.

The deceased are Deeplal Yadav and Laxmi Devi, both residents of Mohanpur. Those affected are admitted to Darbhanga Sadar Hospital and Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).

“First, one of my children showed symptoms of diarrhoea, and later the entire family, including me, developed the same symptoms. We first went to the primary health centre, but doctors referred us to DMCH for treatment,” Ranjana Devi, whose son is undergoing treatment at DMCH, said.

“We have taken all precautionary measures in the village and established a makeshift medical camp with expert doctors. Medical teams are conducting door-to-door checks and distributing antibiotics, glucose, ORS, and other medicines among villagers. The doctors are closely monitoring the situation in the village,” Darbhanga Civil Surgeon Dr. Arun Kumar said.

“So far, over 75 people are hospitalised, though most have only mild symptoms. The situation is being closely monitored by specialist doctors at DMCH and Sadar Hospital,” he added.

It is suspected that contaminated water and poor sanitation are the possible causes, a common concern during the monsoon in the state. The officials urged residents to drink only boiled or filtered water and to report symptoms immediately. IANS