Gomti river in spate in Lucknow; Low-lying areas inundated

Lucknow, Oct 4 (UNI) With the Gomti River in spate for several days, Lucknow is facing a flood-like situation in low-lying areas. In Faizullaganj and adjoining localities, residents are grappling with water at their doorsteps as the river continues to swell. The rising water level has swept away construction material worth approximately Rs 30 crore from the flyover under construction behind La Martiniere College in Gomti Nagar. The water level rose so rapidly that the officials and workers overseeing the work couldn't even collect paper from the store. The flood waters have inaundated some low lying portion of Bhaisakund crematorium…