Lucknow’s popular Gomti Riverfront is closed to visitors until further notice as water levels in the Gomti River cause waterlogging across pathways and other areas along both banks. Heavy rainfall in Lucknow and surrounding areas pushed the river level higher, creating safety concerns for visitors.
According to reports, water from the Gomti is flowing into the riverfront and has led the Lucknow Development Authority to prohibit public entry. Ticket sales have also been stopped as officials monitor the situation. The riverfront will remain closed until the water level comes down and conditions become safe for visitors.
The rise in the Gomti’s water level has impacted some parts of Lucknow. Water has entered low-lying areas along the river, and there has also been persistent waterlogging in residential areas. In Faizullaganj, more than 200 homes have been submerged, and residents are finding it hard to get water, electricity, and essential services.
The situation on the Gomti Riverfront is especially acute on its pathways and recreational areas. Waterlogging has impacted areas where walkers and visitors are walking, making movement unsafe. The riverfront has also been affected on the lower side, in places like pathways and green spaces as the swollen river continues to rise.
#WATCH | Lucknow's Gomti Riverfront is closed until further notice after rising river water levels led to waterlogging on the pathways and other areas along the left and right banks of the riverfront following heavy rainfall in the district pic.twitter.com/SlocLltjWR
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The recent weather conditions have led to the rise in the river. Lucknow is experiencing heavy rainfall during the withdrawal phase of the monsoon, and waterlogging is seen in parts of the city. The Gomti is rising too, especially in the areas near the river and the banks of the river.
Authorities are keeping people away from areas where water has reached the riverfront. Because the river is flowing at a higher level, officials are trying to keep people away from the worst affected areas until the situation is resolved.
The closure is temporary and is a result of the current water situation. Visitors will have to wait for the river level to recede and for the affected areas to be cleared before the riverfront can reopen.
The latest developments also underscore the effects of heavy rainfall on Lucknow’s riverside areas. Although some parts of the city have begun to recover from rain-related waterlogging, the swollen Gomti continues to affect the places along its banks. Water levels are still high, officials said.
The Gomti Riverfront is still off-limits to the public. The reopening will depend on the water level falling and the affected pathways and surrounding areas becoming safe again. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid approaching the swollen river or entering waterlogged areas while the situation continues.
