Gurugram, Dec. 15 -- Residents of Sector 21 in Gurugram have been facing an acute water shortage for the past 15 days due to delays in installing a new water pipeline, forcing households to rely on water tankers. The sector, divided into pockets A through E, has inconsistent supply, with pockets C and D worst hit. Nearly 400 families are affected, with low pressure leaving last-row houses without supply, according to locals. "The water pressure, which should be around 130 to 135 psi, is now around 80 psi, which is why some houses are unable to receive an adequate water supply," said Prakash Lamba, president of the Sector 21 residents welfare association. Residents have depended on costly tankers, sometimes arranging them as late as 11pm. "On one street, even three tankers were called," Lamba said, adding they have repeatedly approached Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) officials. "They assured us that the issue has been noted and pipeline work has begun, but the problem continues," Lamba added. Ajay Vats, a resident, said last-row houses suffer most. "The old pipelines are broken, and the installation of new pipelines has been delayed, so water connections are obviously disrupted. We cannot rely on water tankers every day, as each trip costs around Rs.1,500," he said. Vats noted even areas with new pipelines lack adequate supply. However, MCG officials denied any shortage. "There is no water shortage in the area. All houses are receiving water as per schedule," said Naim Hussein, sub-divisional officer at MCG. "Yes, there may have been some disruptions due to the ongoing pipeline work." He added, "We examined the reported house numbers and discovered no shortage. There might have been brief interruptions in the morning or evening, but otherwise the area is receiving a regular water supply." However, MCG has shared no timeline for completing the pipeline work....