Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is grappling with a sanitation crisis as garbage continues to accumulate in various residential colonies. Areas such as Vibhuti Khand and Alambagh have reported significant delays in waste collection, with some residents stating that garbage collection vehicles have not visited for three to four days. This has forced households to store waste indoors, creating serious hygiene issues. In Gomti Nagar extension, residents have also noted a lack of road sweeping and sanitation workers, with one resident, Kartik Singh, mentioning that no one has come to clean the roads for over a week. The situation has raised alarms about the city's preparedness for the upcoming Swachh Survekshan, a cleanliness survey. Officials have attributed the disruption to a temporary manpower shortage. In response, Mayor Sushma Kharkwal conducted surprise inspections across multiple zones to evaluate the sanitation arrangements and gather feedback from residents. During her visit to Central Academy School in Indira Nagar, she found garbage stored within the premises and directed the zonal sanitary officer to ensure timely disposal.