Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is experiencing a significant water crisis as 90 tubewells remain defunct due to delays in reboring work amid a severe heatwave. The city, which has around 750 standard tubewells, faces a groundwater extraction rate of 107.28%, categorizing it as over-exploited. This has led to thousands of residents in densely populated areas like Indira Nagar and Gomti Nagar dealing with erratic water supply and low pressure. Reports of sand-laden water have raised quality concerns, while the absence of public drinking facilities has further strained access for commuters and informal workers. Local officials have acknowledged the situation, with Jalkal general manager Kuldeep Singh stating that reboring the defunct tubewells will cost around ₹49.5 crore and may take up to a year to complete. The crisis is expected to deepen as summer progresses, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure improvements and timely repairs.