Gurgaon Power Cut

Sarika Kapoor lives in a spacious home in one of the wealthiest cities in India. But something as simple as having a shower is fraught with problems. Most days there is just a trickle of water from the taps and sometimes even that dries up before noon. The 56-year-old has often had to scurry to a neighbour across a potholed road to borrow a bucket ...

It has been a cruel summer, quite literally, for the Tejwanis in Guragon. If the exceedingly hot and humid conditions weren't enough, the family has had to battle prolonged power cuts. For over a fortnight, they have had little or no electricity, which has translated into no water and consequently, no peace of mind.

Sarika Kapoor lives in a spacious home in one of the wealthiest cities in India. But something as simple as having a shower is fraught with problems. Most days there is just a trickle of water from the taps and sometimes even that dries up before noon. The 56-year-old has often had to scurry to a neighbour across a potholed road to borrow a bucket ...

It has been a cruel summer, quite literally, for the Tejwanis in Guragon. If the exceedingly hot and humid conditions weren't enough, the family has had to battle prolonged power cuts. For over a fortnight, they have had little or no electricity, which has translated into no water and consequently, no peace of mind.