Even as water tanks at government waterworks remain full, around 300 families in two villages near Sirsa are struggling to get drinking water during the peak summer season. Residents of Kumharia and Patti Rathawas say they have been grappling with irregular water supply for nearly a year, a problem that has forced many of them to buy private water tankers at Rs 500 to Rs 800 each. The growing crisis has triggered protests, with the villagers warning of a bigger agitation if the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) fails to restore regular supply soon.