Ludhiana, April 21 -- As temperatures continue to soar, passengers at the Ludhiana interstate bus stand are left to battle the summer heat without basic amenities. Despite the bus stand witnessing hundreds of daily commuters, travellers are being forced to wait in sweltering conditions with fans missing and water coolers non-functional.

In the absence of an RO system or filtered drinking water, many are forced to rely on unclean tap water or purchase bottled water from nearby shops. Adding to their misery, the waiting rooms, instead of offering respite, have become stifling due to poor ventilation. On most days, passengers can be seen fanning themselves with newspapers or seeking shelter outside the main terminal to escape the heat insid...