India, April 11 -- LUCKNOW The sudden downpour on Thursday morning left several areas in the state capital waterlogged and trees uprooted, forcing commuters to change routes and navigate through inundated roads. Major lanes and roads including those leading to Charbagh railway station, Jankipuram extension, Gomti Nagar extension and Ashiana turned into water channels.

"In Gomti Nagar extension, rain caused water logging as the drainage system was choked. But the issue was resolved soon after a complaint to the LMC," said Kishu, a commuter.

Another commuter, Rishi Sonker, shared his concern, saying, "The Charbagh route was submerged. It was impossible to know whether there were potholes under the water, which made driving risky."

Soon a...