Uttar Pradesh Rain: Incessant Showers Flood Large Parts Of State, 17 Killed; Schools Shut In 19 Districts | VIDEO
Lucknow, September 26, 2026: Incessant rain flooded large swathes of Uttar Pradesh and disrupted normal life across the state, with 13 people reported dead in rain-related incidents. Three people each died in Lucknow and Barabanki after houses collapsed, while three others were killed in a rain-related accident in Agra. Two each died in Sitapur and Hardoi. One death each was reported from…
Lucknow, 26th September 2026: Intense rainfall has inundated significant portions of Uttar Pradesh, causing disruptions to daily life and claiming the lives of 17 individuals. The death toll includes 13 fatalities in separate incidents in Lucknow and Barabanki, where collapsing houses were the cause. Agra witnessed three deaths in a rain-related accident, while Sitapur, Hardoi, and Gonda recorded two deaths each.
Individual losses were reported in Bahraich, Kanpur, and Gonda. Gorakhpur experienced severe waterlogging due to continuous heavy rain.
The persistent rain began after midnight on Thursday and persisted throughout Friday, ranging from light showers to heavy downpours. Waterlogging and flooding have been reported in numerous areas, disrupting traffic and daily routines. The India Meteorological Department has warned of potentially extreme rainfall in several districts, including Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, and Shahjahanpur. Additionally, 62 other districts are expected to face heavy rain accompanied by strong winds.
In response to the ongoing weather conditions, schools across 19 districts will remain closed on Saturday, including early years' institutions up to Class 8 and higher education institutions up to Class 12. This precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety of students amid the adverse weather conditions.
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