CM takes stock of flooding in Lucknow’s low-lying areas; announces embankments along Gomti

October 5, 2026 7:42 PM

CM takes stock of flooding in Lucknow’s low-lying areas; announces embankments along Gomti

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday conducted aerial and ground inspections of several flood-affected areas along the Gomti River in Lucknow, announcing that embankments would be constructed along the river as a “permanent solution” to inundation woes. Rising water levels in the Gomti River have created flood-like conditions in low-lying areas of Lucknow. Faizullaganj and the Bakshi Ka Talab region are among the worst-affected areas. The chief minister met flood-affected...

UP CM Yogi to visit Varanasi today; conduct review of flood situation

September 5, 2026 1:24 PM

UP CM Yogi to visit Varanasi today; conduct review of flood situation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit Varanasi on Saturday to take stock of the prevailing flood situation and review the relief and assistance being provided to people affected by the recent flooding in the city. As part of his visit, CM Yogi will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas to get a detailed assessment of the situation and examine the extent of flooding in different parts of Varanasi. Following the aerial survey, the Chief Minister will a...