5 dead, over 100 houses damaged as heavy rain lash UP; thunderstorms, more rain likely
The heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds also damaged standing crops in rural areas and over 100 houses across.
In Uttar Pradesh, six people lost their lives due to rain-related incidents, while over 100 houses were damaged by heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The state experienced rainfall 19 times above normal within the past 24 hours. Lucknow received 125.8 mm of rainfall in 21 hours, Farrukhabad recorded 200 times its normal rainfall, and several other districts saw rainfall up to 130 times the normal amount.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts more heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday, as a depression over northeast Madhya Pradesh moves towards southeast Uttar Pradesh. The weather office issued warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy rainfall in central and Terai Uttar Pradesh.
In Lakhimpur Kheri, three family members were killed when a mud wall collapsed during the night, and a man was killed after a tree fell on him in Barabanki. The intense rainfall caused waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and difficulty in movement, particularly in low-lying areas. Farmers reported crop damage due to strong winds and rain, expressing concerns over potential further losses if the weather continues.
The state government has put district administrations on alert, identified vulnerable districts, and ordered schools to remain closed in districts under red alert and facing flash flood risks. Relief and rescue agencies have been prepared for any eventuality, with district administrations instructed to issue weather warnings and advise people to avoid unnecessary travel during thunderstorms and lightning.
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