LUCKNOW, Aug. 14 -- A night of torrential rain left large parts of Lucknow paralysed early Thursday, with widespread waterlogging, road cave-ins and stalled vehicles disrupting movement across residential, commercial and administrative areas. The downpour began around 10 pm on Wednesday and continued into the early hours, forcing residents and authorities into emergency response.

Aliganj, Faizullaganj, Balaganj, Ashiana Sector N and Hazratganj were among the worst hit, with knee-deep water reported in several localities. Hazratganj was inundated as floodwaters rose close to Vidhan Bhavan while the state assembly remained in session, prompting urgent action by civic officials.

Divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob and municipal commission...