Uttar Pradesh: Relief Operations Intensified As 63 Districts Record Above-Normal Rainfall; 117 Houses Damaged
Lucknow, September 26, 2026: Uttar Pradesh has kept its relief and rescue arrangements fully activated amid heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions that have continued for the past 48 hours. Following instructions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the administration is continuously monitoring affected areas. Relief Commissioner Dr Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod on Saturday directed the…
Lucknow, September 26, 2026 - Uttar Pradesh's relief and rescue teams have ramped up operations as heavy rainfall continues to affect 63 districts for two days straight, leading to 117 damaged houses. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ensured the administration remains vigilant. District Magistrates are instructed to personally meet affected families and prioritize their safety and property.
Extra caution is being taken near the Nepal border due to potential rising river levels. Weather conditions are expected to return to normal after 36 hours. The public is advised to stay indoors when necessary and follow government guidelines. 63 districts have seen rainfall 19 times higher than normal, with Farrukhabad, Kanpur Nagar, and Kannauj receiving exceptionally high amounts.
Only 7 districts, including Baghpat, Ghaziabad, and Hapur, received no rainfall. Seventeen houses have been damaged, with District Magistrates instructed to provide immediate assistance to affected families. Relief teams are on high alert, with resources allocated for assessing structural damage and supporting affected farmers.
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