Lucknow Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (49/100)
Is Lucknow safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Lucknow scores 49/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates India Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 16 Jun 2025); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 7 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 20)
Crime (score 45)
October 3, 2026
Lucknow, India has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 49 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 20/100; last updated October 3, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the India travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Lucknow currently sits at 49/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Lucknow is crime (45/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (20/100). This page was last updated on October 3, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (63/100).
A score of 49 is higher than the scores of 65% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Lucknow, India currently has a moderate baseline safety risk of 49 out of 100 and falls under a US State Department Level 2 advisory. While there is a global Level 1 dengue health notice, recent safety headlines primarily focus on Indian Embassy advisories regarding Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, an active green flood alert is noted in Nepal.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 04:42 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 45/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Crime (score 45/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Lucknow
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Lucknow
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Lucknow for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 25/100), women traveling solo (Crime 45/100), families with children (Health 30/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), older travelers (Health 30/100 · Transport 25/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 30/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 3, 2026 |
Live conditions in Lucknow
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green flood alert in Nepal GREEN · ~385 km away · 2026-10-12
On 11/10/2026, a flood started in Nepal, lasting until 13/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 50 displaced .
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Drought is on going in Southern India GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 04:42:23 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Lucknow happened in June, July, August and September (4 of 4 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the India travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the India entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Emergency numbers (India)
| Police | 100 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 102 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
The search results did not provide specific information on hospitals, emergency services, pharmacy availability, or evacuation procedures in Lucknow, so precise levels could not be determined.
Common scam patterns
- fake_call_centre. A fraudulent call centre operating from the 11th floor of the Summit Building in Gomti Nagar duped U.S. citizens by posing as legitimate service providers. The operation was busted by Lucknow police, leading to the arrest of 119 individuals. Tip: Never share personal or financial information with unsolicited callers and verify the legitimacy of any organization before responding.
- online_financial_fraud. Reports from Uttar Pradesh police highlight incidents of UPI and other online financial scams targeting residents and visitors in Lucknow. Victims can report such fraud to the cyber‑crime helpline (1930) within 24 hours. Tip: Use only official payment apps, double‑check recipient details, and report suspicious activity immediately.
Area notes
- Gomti Nagar. A major commercial district where the fake call‑centre operation was discovered.
- Lucknow city centre. The central part of the capital where most administrative offices, including the police headquarters, are located.
Frequently asked questions about Lucknow
Is Lucknow safe?
Lucknow currently scores 49/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for India (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Lucknow · Methodology
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | 51 → 49 | elevated → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 53 → 51 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 35 → 53 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Lucknow's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Lucknow
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Lucknow, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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