The rising level of water in the Gomti River in Lucknow has triggered a flood-like situation in parts of the city recently.
About Gomti River:
It is a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, flowing entirely through the state of Uttar Pradesh.
The river is also known by the names Gumti or Gomati.
Course:
It originates from Gomath Tal (Fulhar Jheel) near the town of Madho Tanda in the Pilibhit district which lies within the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.
The entire Gomti basin is underlain by thick alluvial sediments of the Quaternary age.
The alluvial sediments consist of boulders, pebbles, gravel, sand, silt, clay, and kankars.
The unconsolidated unit may be further subdivided into younger alluvium and older alluvium.
The younger alluvium occupies the present-day flood plains, while the older group occupies elevated portions, mainly the doab portions.
The older alluvium is characterized by kankar nodules at depth otherwise it is similar to the younger alluvium.
It is a perennial river. The river is characterised by sluggish flow throughout the year, except during the monsoon season, when heavy rainfall causes a manifold increase in the runoff.
Major Tributaries: Sai River, Chowka River, Kathina River, and Saryu River.
There are various cities that are situated on the banks of River Gomti, such as Sultanpur, Lucknow, Jaunpur, and Lakhimpur Kheri.
Over the years, Gomti has become one of the most polluted rivers in Uttar Pradesh.
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