LUCKNOW, Aug. 2 -- Lucknow's third rank in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 was washed away by the rainwater on Saturday evening, as heavy rainfall exposed the crumbling drainage infrastructure and poor monsoon preparedness of the civic authorities.

Despite securing the third spot among the cleanest cities in the million-plus population category on July 17, the city failed to stand the test of heavy rainfall with roads and residential blocks getting water-logged.

Functioning of drains in residential or residential cum commercial pockets areas of the state capital have a direct connection with the cleanliness ranking in the Swachh Survekshan.

LMC officials explained that cleaning of drains plays a crucial role in improving the city's rank ...