Ludhiana, March 1 -- Over six months after floodwaters from the Buddha Nullah inundated Dhoka Mohalla following torrential rain on September 1, residents say they are yet to receive the compensation promised by the district administration for losses suffered during the deluge.

Low-lying stretches along the waterbody were submerged for hours after heavy rainfall caused the polluted drain to overflow into Street No 0 and adjoining lanes.

An official survey was conducted days later to assess the damage. However, locals claim there has been no communication since.

Among the worst affected is 45-year-old Poonam, a single mother of two college-going children.

Abandoned by her husband three years ago, she runs a small provision store from he...