Lucknow, April 2 -- : Residents of areas like Gomti Nagar, Gomti Nagar Extension, Chinhat, Indira Nagar, etc, may be in for a water crisis as Sharda canal, the primary source for Kathauta lake, will be shut down for cleaning and maintenance beginning April 18, officials aware of the situation said.

The disruption, to last till June 2, may lead to water crisis for people residing in the above-mentioned areas as they rely heavily on Kathauta lake for their daily water needs.

The irrigation department has informed Jal Sansthan (water works) that water supply from Sharda canal to Kathauta lake will be halted for 45 days, directly affecting around 5 lakh people.

The 45-day shutdown marks an essential phase of maintenance for Sharda canal ev...