
Record Flooding Affects 300,000 in Lucknow, India
Around 300,000 residents of Lucknow, northern India, have been affected by the most severe flooding of the Gomti River in 18 years, with water overflowing its banks into communities.
Background
Monsoon season in India, typically from June to September, often brings heavy rainfall and widespread flooding. The Gomti River, a major waterway in Uttar Pradesh, is prone to overflowing its banks during periods of intense precipitation, impacting urban and rural communities.
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Record floods affect 300,000 in Lucknow, India
First report 6h agoLast update 6h agoRecord floods in Lucknow, caused by the Gomti river, have affected hundreds of thousands of residents.
Record Flooding Affects 300,000 in Lucknow, India
First report 6h agoLast update 6h agoGeobits report on the severe flooding in Lucknow and the number of people affected by the rising Gomti River.
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