Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Lucknow Mayor Inspects Flood Relief Operations by Boat
Flooding affected several neighborhoods in Lucknow.
Mayor Sushma Kharkwal visited the areas to see what residents needed.
She traveled by boat to some places and handed out food, water and medicine.
City teams have been delivering food packets twice a day in affected areas.
The mayor also checked a health camp and a room where officials track complaints and relief work.
The Lucknow Development Authority put 26 pumps to work to remove water and built a temporary barrier.
Officials said the waterlogging situation had improved by 5 p.m.
on Thursday.
Two public sites were closed until further notice.
Mayor Sushma Kharkwal inspected flood-hit neighborhoods in Zones 3 and 6, including several areas reached by boat.
She distributed food, drinking water and medicines, and instructed officials to keep relief supplies available.
Officials reported about 800 food packets distributed in Daud Nagar, Mama Colony and Loharamau, with more than 1,450 distributed during two meal rounds across affected settlements.
The mayor reviewed a local health camp and flood control room, directing teams to provide timely treatment and regular, clean, nutritious food.
The Lucknow Development Authority deployed 26 pumps and built a temporary barrier against Gomti River water; two public sites were closed as a precaution.
- Who
- Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, and city and relief teams.
- What
- Officials inspected flood-affected areas, distributed aid and carried out drainage and relief operations.
- When
- October 8; the report also says waterlogging had improved by 5 p.m. on Thursday.
- Where
- Flood-affected areas of Lucknow, including Zones 3 and 6 and areas around Ekana Stadium and Plassio Mall.
- Why
- To assist residents affected by flooding and waterlogging as the Gomti River water level rose.
Relief Measures
Operational Challenges
Flood response
Relief Measures
Officials report ongoing food distribution, health services, pumping and barrier construction to help affected residents and reduce waterlogging.
Operational Challenges
Flooding and waterlogging remain the reason for continued relief operations, emergency monitoring and precautionary closures; the report does not include criticism or a competing account.
- Mayor
- Sushma Kharkwal
- Areas visited
- Zone 3 neighborhoods and Zone 6 locations, including Hayat Nagar, Saitha village and Gulmi Kheda
- Reported food distribution
- About 800 packets in Daud Nagar, Mama Colony and Loharamau; more than 1,450 during two meal rounds in various affected settlements
- Drainage equipment
- 26 pumping sets deployed by the Lucknow Development Authority
- Temporary flood measure
- A barrier of boulders and soil was built where Gomti River water was entering the planned area
- Closed sites
- CG City Urban Wetland and Nau Sena Shaurya Vatika, until further orders