Lucknow, July 4 -- IIT Roorkee engineers have prepared a report to end water-logging in Gomti Nagar, according to which, the drainage system in the area will undergo a major overhaul.

This initiative comes after IIT Roorkee prepared a new design for the drains, aiming to resolve water-logging issues here.

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has prepared a detailed project report based on IIT Roorkee's design, which outlines the construction of 39.810 km of new drains in Gomti Nagar. The project is estimated to cost Rs.151.46 crore, and the proposal has been submitted to the government for approval.

Once implemented, this project is expected to provide relief to approximately 5,00,000 residents, particularly in areas like Vibhuti Kh...