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flag High lead and uranium levels in children and water in Punjab and Chandigarh prompt health actions.

flag A pilot study in Punjab and Chandigarh found dangerously high levels of lead and uranium in children and groundwater, with nearly a quarter of children exceeding WHO's safe blood lead limit, especially in Bathinda. flag Hair tests showed widespread contamination, and groundwater in Bathinda had uranium levels above safety standards in all samples. flag Authorities have ordered health surveys, toxicology departments in hospitals, and water purification systems in schools.

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