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In statements, leaders have scoffed at the exorbitant fine.

Worst-case scenario, you can purchase water at the venue, though likely at exorbitant prices.

"Gurugram is drowning. You pay exorbitant rent to come home to this," one user said on X.

Most were angry at exorbitant rent hikes, unregulated holiday lettings, and the endless influx of Americans and Europeans into the city's trendy neighbourhoods like Condesa, Roma and La Juárez, forcing out long-term residents.

Together these linked outbreaks have sickened more than 4,500 people, killed at least 16, and levied exorbitant costs on hospitals, health departments, and those paying medical bills.