Lucknow: Schools closed today due to heavy rains. Full details here

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Also Read: Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains in THESE states till 14 September. Check weather forecast here The DM's office also issued a warning to residents, advising them not to leave their homes unless it was essential. The forecast indicated the likelihood of further rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms.

Numerous residents residing in various areas of Lucknow, including Jankipuram Sector F, Chowk, Faizullahganj, LDA colony on Kanpur road, and Ashiana, took to social media platforms to share their struggles caused by severe waterlogging. They appealed to the authorities for assistance, as per a report by Hindustan Times. Additionally, reports of waterlogging emerged from upscale areas like Vikramaditya Marg and Kalidas Marg, where government ministers reside in spacious bungalows.

In these areas, Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) engineers had installed pumps to alleviate the waterlogging situation during the night, HT reported. Furthermore, generators were set up to power these pumps and facilitate water removal efforts. Also Read: Claims of waterlogging at G20 venue exaggerated: LG’s office In the midst of these challenges, Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob and Municipal Commissioner Inderjeet Singh took proactive steps by venturing into the field at 5 am.

Commissioner Jacob inspected various areas including Jankipuram, Munshipulia, and also paid a visit to the pumping stations in Jankipuram to assess the functionality of the pumps. Furthermore, it's important to note that due to the prevailing cyclonic circulation conditions, several districts in Uttar Pradesh are expected to experience varying degrees of rainfall, ranging from light to heavy, today. The Meteorological Department forecasts