Icy conditions in north India create water shortages as piping is frozen over

Sub-zero temperatures in southern Kashmir has created a shortage in water as the piping in the area has frozen over.

Sub-zero temperatures in southern Kashmir has created a shortage in water as the piping in the area has frozen over.

Footage recorded on January 15 shows locals collecting water from nearby streams as their taps have run dry.

Villagers are wary of health concerns as the water gathered from streams may be polluted and unhygienic.