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Agriculture
Buffalo Dies After Drinking Contaminated Rainwater in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 02:01 AM
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A buffalo in Mohali died after ingesting polluted water from a rainwater drain, officials said.
A livestock farmer in Mohali reported the death of a buffalo that had consumed water from a rainwater drain after heavy rains. The animal was found unresponsive and could not be revived despite immediate veterinary attention. Local authorities confirmed that the water in the drain was contaminated with sewage and runoff, which is known to carry harmful pathogens.
Veterinary officials explained that ingestion of such polluted water can lead to severe gastrointestinal infections and systemic illness in cattle and buffaloes. The incident highlights the vulnerability of farm animals to environmental contamination, especially during the monsoon season when drainage systems are overwhelmed.
The Punjab Animal Husbandry Department has urged farmers to prevent livestock from accessing open drains and to provide clean drinking water. Inspection teams have been dispatched to assess the drainage condition in the area and to recommend corrective measures to avoid similar tragedies.
The case adds to growing concerns about water quality in rural and peri‑urban zones of Punjab, where inadequate waste management can pose health risks to both animals and humans.
Veterinary officials explained that ingestion of such polluted water can lead to severe gastrointestinal infections and systemic illness in cattle and buffaloes. The incident highlights the vulnerability of farm animals to environmental contamination, especially during the monsoon season when drainage systems are overwhelmed.
The Punjab Animal Husbandry Department has urged farmers to prevent livestock from accessing open drains and to provide clean drinking water. Inspection teams have been dispatched to assess the drainage condition in the area and to recommend corrective measures to avoid similar tragedies.
The case adds to growing concerns about water quality in rural and peri‑urban zones of Punjab, where inadequate waste management can pose health risks to both animals and humans.