LUCKNOW, Aug. 3 -- Two consecutive days of rainfall exposed the fragile civic infrastructure of the state capital as several areas reportedly witnessed waterlogging and waste scattered across roads, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Lucknow's sanitation management.

Despite bagging the third rank in the million-plus population category under the new ranking system introduced in the Swachhta Survekshan 2024, open dumping of waste continues unchecked in multiple localities. The persistent rain since Sunday morning turned these dumping spots into floating garbage yards, further choking drains and worsening water accumulation.

During the HT re-visit to multiple areas, a stretch on the route from Arjunganj to Sultanpur Road was foun...