Water shortages in India lead to deadly fights between civilians and harassment of water company employees

Lack of water in cities across India — due to drought, growing populations, and inadequate infrastructure — leads to high tensions, resulting in at least two deaths when a fight breaks out between residents waiting in line at a water truck. Those working for the water companies with the responsibility of turning different water lines on and off, called “key men,” are increasingly harassed by residents wanting to persuade them to keep their water on.

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