Ludhiana, June 8 -- As Ludhiana grapples with temperatures hovering around 42degC, passengers at the city's main bus stand have raised concerns over the condition of drinking water facilities, alleging that several water coolers are either non-functional, poorly maintained or fail to provide adequately chilled water, leaving commuters scrambling for relief from the scorching heat.

With health authorities advising people to remain hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses, the alleged lack of reliable access to clean drinking water at one of the city's busiest public transport hubs has emerged as a major concern for daily commuters.

Passengers and transport staff claimed that despite thousands of people passing through the bus stand eve...