India, Oct. 23 -- Residents of Noida's Sector 56 have alleged they have been facing a water shortage for about a fortnight, with water pressure remaining quite low even when the supply is available.

Officials of the Noida authority's Jal Board, however, said the problem has existed for only last few days only and is actually related to annual maintenance.

The sector has a population of approximately 10,000 people, residents said.

Highlighting the persisting situation, Sanjay Mavi, president of the Sector 56 RWA, said, "Residents are forced to purchase water from private tankers to meet their daily needs. Even when water is supplied, the pressure is extremely low. Although we reside in Noida, described as one of the most developed citie...