Residents of Balakrishnapuram Municipality, including women, children, and men, blocked the Dindigul-Tiruchi national highway for nearly an hour on Monday, demanding immediate potable water supply. They stated their locality has not received water for two months, forcing them to buy from private sources despite submitting petitions. Local police and municipal officials assured prompt action and a permanent solution within a week, leading to the dispersal of the protesters and the resumption of traffic.