LUCKNOW, Dec. 8 -- With winter tightening its grip on the city, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is facing challenges in operationalising temporary night shelters despite allocating nearly Rs.2 crore for upgrades and expansion. While the civic body says all 25 permanent shelters have been modernised, temporary shelters crucial for overflow during cold nights are yet to appear in most parts of the city.

Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar said, "We have remodelled the existing permanent shelters and improved living arrangements. Temporary shelters will start coming up at intersections and major points by December 15." Officials noted that permanent shelters are equipped with heating arrangements, proper bedding, lighting and alaavs...