Ludhiana, Oct. 7 -- Residents of Ward no 34 have been facing a severe water shortage for nearly a month, leaving families struggling with prolonged disruption and putting their daily lives in disarray.

The problem affects several areas, including Swami Vivekanand Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, Ajit Nagar, Pipal Chowk, Surjeet Nagar, Shanti Nagar, and the nearby BSUP flats.

Routine chores like cooking, washing dishes, and bathing have become major daily hurdles. Working people are forced to delay their shifts to find water, while parents struggle to get their children ready for school.

Local resident Sukhman said, "We need water for everything. How will we cook, bathe, wash clothes, or clean the house without it? Children have to go to school a...