Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Lucknow Residents Report Home Damage from Drainage Work
Imagine your house starts to crack because of construction nearby.
That's what happened to some people in Lucknow.
The city was building new drains to stop flooding, but the machines they used were too close to the houses.
Now, some homes have cracks in their walls, and the residents are upset.
The city officials are looking at the damage, but the people living there say the problem hasn't been fixed yet.
The city says that some houses were built on the wrong land, and they are following the rules, while residents claim the building is flawed.
Residents of Ismailganj, Lucknow, reported home damage due to drainage work.
Cracks appeared in walls, pillars, and balconies following LMC's excavation.
Residents blame LMC for conducting construction without proper safety measures.
LMC claims the work followed the original layout and rules.
The drain construction is expected to benefit 5,000 households.
- Who
- Residents of Ismailganj, Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC)
- What
- Structural damage to homes
- When
- Following drainage system excavation work
- Where
- Ismailganj ward (II), Lucknow
- Why
- Allegedly due to improper planning and safety measures during drainage construction.
Residents of Ismailganj
Lucknow Municipal Corporation
Damage to Homes
Residents of Ismailganj
Construction work caused structural damage to homes due to improper planning and lack of safety measures.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation
Construction followed the original layout and LMC rules, some houses extended onto public property.
Addressing Complaints
Residents of Ismailganj
Officials have visited but the issue has not been resolved.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation
Assessment of damage is underway and future incidents will be prevented.
- Affected Area
- Ismailganj ward (II), Lucknow
- Responsible Party
- Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC)
- Damage Reported
- Cracks in homes, damage to walls and flooring
- Cause of Damage
- Drainage system excavation
- Beneficiaries of Drainage Project
- 5,000 households