13 students fall ill after breakfast at Khammam govt school

At least 13 students fell ill after having breakfast at a government school in Telangana’s Khammam district on Monday, August 24.

The incident occurred at the school in Marlapadu village of Vemsoor mandal, where students complained of stomachache and vomiting. Videos shared on social media showed the students being treated at a government hospital.

Speaking to



media, Khammam District Medical Health Officer D Rama Rao said, “On Monday, the students complained of nausea and vomiting and were shifted to the hospital. On being alerted, our health team inspected the kitchen and water source of the school and found the conditions to be satisfactory.

Rao alleged that students might have consumed some food at home on Sunday, which reacted on Monday.