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Weather
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Lucknow Amid Showers Across Delhi-NCR
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 10:45 AM
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Intense rainfall in Lucknow led to flash flooding, while surrounding Delhi-NCR areas received moderate rain.
Heavy rain swept through Lucknow, causing water to rise rapidly in low‑lying areas and resulting in flash flooding. Streets in residential and commercial zones became water‑logged, forcing commuters to seek alternative routes.
Local authorities deployed rescue teams and placed sandbags in vulnerable spots to mitigate damage. Police directed traffic away from the worst‑affected roads, and emergency services stood by to assist anyone trapped by rising water.
The same weather system also brought showers to the broader Delhi-NCR region, though the intensity was lower than in Lucknow. Meteorological officials warned that the unsettled conditions could persist, urging residents to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.
Local authorities deployed rescue teams and placed sandbags in vulnerable spots to mitigate damage. Police directed traffic away from the worst‑affected roads, and emergency services stood by to assist anyone trapped by rising water.
The same weather system also brought showers to the broader Delhi-NCR region, though the intensity was lower than in Lucknow. Meteorological officials warned that the unsettled conditions could persist, urging residents to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.