Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Government Delivers 1,900 Food Packets To Flood-Hit Lucknow Residents By Boat
Lucknow, October 9, 2026: Relief and rescue operations are continuing in areas of Lucknow grappling with waterlogging due to the rising water level of the Gomti river, under the directions of the Yogi government. Teams of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation are working to deliver food, ration and safe drinking water to affected families, while also ensuring sanitation and public health measures. On…
The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has delivered 1,900 food packets and bottles of drinking water to flood-hit residents of Lucknow, utilizing boats to overcome the challenges posed by the rising Gomti river. Municipal Corporation teams, supported by private organisations, visited affected areas such as Hayat Nagar, Barawan Kala, and Tand Khera, distributing relief supplies to around 500 to 600 families in Zones 3 and 6.
The administration is prioritising timely food and safe drinking water delivery, with officials overseeing the operations in both zones. Additionally, anti-larval spraying using drones has been carried out in Loharamau and Daud Nagar to curb mosquito breeding and reduce the risk of infectious diseases.
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