Lucknow, Oct. 5 -- Severe waterlogging has forced power cuts extending more than 70 hours in several parts of north Lucknow, with LESA keeping 11 transformers switched off as a safety measure and nearly 10 others partially dysfunctional due to water inundation.

The worst-affected pockets include Faizullahganj, Daud Nagar, Priyadarshini, Yash Nagar, Sinha Colony, Alo Atta Chakki, GSI substation area and Jankipuram Extension, where residents have been facing extended power outages as electricity officials wait for the floodwater to recede.

LESA officials said restoring supply while water continues to surround electrical installations poses a serious safety risk. The utility has consequently kept the affected transformers disconnected and ...