LUCKNOW, July 13 -- Heavy rainfall on Saturday morning turned several prominent areas of Lucknow into virtual pools, exposing the Lucknow Municipal Corporation's (LMC) negligence. The Corporation claimed to have spent Rs.15 crore on drain cleaning ahead of the monsoon. Localities like Dalibagh, Ashiyana, Arjunganj, Sultanpur Road, Gomti Nagar, and Lalbagh remained waterlogged for hours, causing major inconvenience to residents and commuters.

The rain started early in the morning and continued for several hours, flooding roads and streets with 5 to 6 inches of water. Water even entered homes in Dalibagh, damaging furniture and appliances. "Water came rushing into our house at 7 am. We kept calling for help, but no one came. We had to remo...