Archive · 26 Aug 2026
High Court Orders Uttar Pradesh Action on Lucknow Water Crisis
People in 88 villages around Lucknow are facing a serious shortage of water.
The Allahabad High Court said water is necessary for everyone’s life.
It told the Uttar Pradesh government to act quickly and carefully.
Officials plan to build five water treatment plants to provide a lasting solution.
Land is ready for one plant, but government approvals are still needed.
Land for the other four plants has not been assigned yet.
Officials also inspected 90 lakes and found that 30 could be restored.
The court asked the government to decide quickly about reviving those lakes and will hear the case again on September 24.
The Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to urgently address worsening water scarcity in 88 Lucknow villages.
The court ordered authorities to speed up plans for five proposed water treatment plants.
Land has been allotted for one plant in Nagwamau, but approvals and funding sanctions are still pending.
Land for the remaining four treatment plants has not yet been allotted, prompting directions to the district magistrate.
Of 90 inspected lakes, 30 were deemed suitable for revival, but the state has not decided on the proposal.
- Who
- The Allahabad High Court, the Uttar Pradesh government, district authorities, and Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban).
- What
- The court directed authorities to take effective and prompt measures to address water scarcity in 88 Lucknow villages.
- When
- The order was reported on August 25; the next hearing is scheduled for September 24.
- Where
- The affected villages are in the Lucknow region of Uttar Pradesh, including Nagwamau village in the Bakshi Ka Talab area.
- Why
- The court said worsening water scarcity was affecting villagers and required immediate and long-term action.
- Affected area
- 88 villages in the Lucknow region
- Proposed treatment plants
- Five
- Plant with allotted land
- One, in Nagwamau village in the Bakshi Ka Talab area
- Plants awaiting land allotment
- Four
- Lakes inspected
- 90
- Lakes suitable for revival
- 30
- Next hearing
- September 24