As temperatures in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, soared to 41.6°C, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has yet to establish dedicated cooling centres to provide relief for street dwellers. Key intersections, including 1090, Mithaiwala, and Burlington, lack essential facilities such as drinking water and shaded canopies, raising concerns about the civic body's preparedness for the ongoing heatwave. Delivery workers and pedestrians are struggling to stay hydrated, often relying on shopkeepers for water refills or purchasing bottled water. This situation contrasts sharply with last year's proactive measures, where the Jalkal department had installed water pots and canopies at major intersections by mid-May. Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar stated that LMC is currently identifying locations for the cooling centres, which are expected to be operational by next week, along with additional facilities.