India, July 10 -- Over 20,000 residents in Mebane, North Carolina, may lose access to clean drinking water in just two days. The city officials raised an alarm due to Tropical Storm Chantal, which caused flooding in the surrounding areas and blocked roads, reported the News & Observer.

Kelly Hunter, City representative, told Newsweek on Wednesday that, "The city currently has two days of drinking water left at current usage."

To assist residents, the city established two water distribution locations, Mebane Arts and Community Center and Mebane Fire Station 2. The Fire Station operates from 8:30 am to 5 pm local time during weekdays, whereas the Arts Center is open until 8 pm on Wednesdays.

Hunter stated that "numerous organizations and...