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Gomti Riverfront Closed Indefinitely Due to Waterlogging After Heavy Rains in Lucknow
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:30
Gomti Riverfront Closed Indefinitely Due to Waterlogging After Heavy Rains in Lucknow
- •The Gomti Riverfront in Lucknow has been closed until further notice due to severe waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall.
- •The Lucknow Development Authority announced the closure, suspending ticketing services and prohibiting visitor entry for public safety.
- •No damage to property has been reported so far despite the rising water levels along the riverfront's pathways.
- •In Barabanki, authorities successfully protected the Baba Narayan Das Temple from Saryu River erosion as water levels dropped.
- •Engineers are continuously monitoring the Saryu River and deploying boulders to prevent bank erosion, ensuring the temple's safety.
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The Gomti Riverfront was closed until further notice due to severe waterlogging on the pathways along both sides of the river following heavy rainfall in the district.
No property damage has been reported so far, but ticketing services remain suspended and visitor entry is completely barred for public safety.
Authorities monitored the situation and utilized boulders and debris to protect the temple from erosion caused by the Saryu River as water levels dropped.
