Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Lucknow Intensifies Flood Relief and Rescue Operations
Water from the Gomti River has risen and affected parts of Lucknow.
City officials went by boat to check on people and relief arrangements.
They ordered 10 boats to help move residents to safe places.
Pregnant women, children and older people are to be moved first.
Workers are taking food and relief kits to families by boat.
Officials also want medicines and animal fodder available.
Police were told to patrol more at night.
A control room is being set up in Daud Nagar to respond to people’s needs.
Lucknow officials intensified relief and rescue work as water levels in the Gomti River rose.
District Magistrate Vishak G. Iyer and Joint Commissioner of Police Bablu Kumar inspected affected areas by boat on Sunday.
Officials ordered 10 boats deployed to move people to safety, prioritizing pregnant women, children and elderly residents.
Relief kits, food and essential supplies are being delivered by boat, with medicine and animal fodder arrangements also directed.
Authorities ordered increased night patrols, an additional control room in Daud Nagar and continued monitoring of water levels and vulnerable areas.
- Who
- Lucknow district administration, including District Magistrate Vishak G. Iyer and Joint Commissioner of Police Bablu Kumar.
- What
- Officials intensified flood relief and rescue operations, including boat evacuations, supply delivery and increased security patrols.
- When
- On Sunday; officials said teams had been active since morning.
- Where
- Flood-affected areas of Lucknow, including Barawan Kala, Saitha, Jehta, Mall Road and Faizullaganj.
- Why
- Rising water levels in the Gomti River have affected local areas and prompted safety and relief measures.
- River
- Gomti River
- Boats ordered
- 10 boats for transporting affected residents to safe locations
- Priority groups
- Pregnant women, children and elderly people
- Relief delivery
- Relief kits, food and essential materials are being delivered door-to-door by boat.
- Health support
- The Health Department was directed to prepare and deliver essential medicine kits.
- Additional control room
- Daud Nagar
- Security measure
- Police were instructed to increase night-time patrolling in affected areas.