Gurgaon, famous for its plush buildings and luxury apartments, stares at a serious problem: water scarcity. Excessive drawing of groundwater has led to the water table receding almost six metres in the last two years, according to a study carried out by the Gurgaon administration. Compared to the adjoining blocks like Sohna, Pataudi and Farukhnagar, the dip is highest in Gurgaon. The findings are a matter of concern as summers are just a few months away. According to S R Sehrawat, a hydrologist, erratic building activities in the city are the main reason for the declining water table. When asked about the number of violators challaned for illegally drawing water, Sehrawat said: