Lucknow News: Residents across several neighbourhoods of Faizullaganj in Lucknow are once again struggling with severe waterlogging, with stagnant rainwater making roads difficult to cross and leaving vehicles partially or completely submerged.
In some pockets, water has accumulated for days, forcing residents to move through flooded streets. Pumps are being used to drain water from areas where vehicles have been submerged, but the problem continues to affect several localities, as reported by Jagran.
Faizullaganj, which lies close to the Gomti River, has faced recurring waterlogging during the rainy season for years. Although a major drain was constructed in the area at a cost of Rs 55 crore and has provided relief to several neighbourhoods,
residents in many other pockets continue to face serious drainage problems.
Unplanned Growth Leaves More Areas Vulnerable
The problem has also been linked to the rapid and unplanned expansion of Faizullaganj. The area grew so extensively that the Municipal Corporation eventually had to divide it into four wards. Despite this, illegal plotting is reportedly continuing. In the past, plots along the riverbank were sold without adequate drainage arrangements being made for the developing settlements.
Residents now argue that the promises of planned development made by property dealers have failed to match the reality on the ground. Areas that were promoted as places for development and new housing continue to struggle with basic drainage during heavy rain.
At present, Daudnagar, Mama Colony, Pawan Vihar, Aliganj and Gomti Vihar are among the areas affected by waterlogging.
Around 4,000 Residents Affected
Social activist Mamta Tripathi told Jagran that the waterlogging has continued for around three weeks and is affecting approximately 4,000 residents. Apart from making movement difficult, the prolonged presence of stagnant water has also raised concerns over sanitation and the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
Tripathi said anti-larvae spraying and fogging have not been carried out in the affected areas, adding to residents’ concerns as the water remains stagnant.
For people living in these neighbourhoods, the issue is therefore no longer limited to inconvenience caused by rain. The prolonged accumulation of water has become a recurring civic problem that affects daily life and raises concerns about public health.
Civic Body Says Pumps Are Being Used
Municipal Corporation Chief Engineer Mahesh Chandra Verma said the affected locations are low-lying areas, which makes them more vulnerable to water accumulation.
According to Verma, pumps are being deployed to remove the stagnant water from these pockets.
The pumping operation has provided some relief in places where water has collected heavily, including areas where vehicles were submerged. However, with several neighbourhoods still struggling with drainage, residents continue to face the same problem that has returned with the rains.
The situation in Faizullaganj has once again brought attention to the gap between the area’s rapid expansion and the drainage infrastructure available to support it. While the Rs 55-crore drain has helped some neighbourhoods, the continuing waterlogging in several others shows that a larger and more comprehensive drainage solution may be needed for the expanding area.
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