Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Floods Hit 32 Uttar Pradesh Districts as Rain Deaths Rise
Heavy rain is causing floods in many parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Water in several rivers has risen quickly.
About 32 districts have been affected, and 22 are described as severely affected.
More than 18 people have died, mostly when houses or walls collapsed.
In Chitrakoot, the Mandakini River flooded areas near 36 villages.
Rescue teams helped about 150 people and provided food, supplies and medical care.
Some schools were closed because of the dangerous weather.
Forecasters said more moderate to heavy rain could continue during the first week of September.
Flooding has affected 32 Uttar Pradesh districts, including 22 described as severely affected.
More than 18 people reportedly died in rain-related incidents, mainly house and wall collapses.
The Mandakini River rose again in Chitrakoot, affecting 36 villages and prompting the rescue of about 150 people.
Several rivers, including the Ganga, Yamuna, Sharda, Saryu, Rapti and Gomti, have risen, with some exceeding danger marks.
Rain is expected to continue through the first week of September, with alerts issued for multiple districts.
- Who
- Residents of 32 Uttar Pradesh districts, rescue and administration teams, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and state weather officials.
- What
- Heavy rainfall has caused flooding, rising rivers, deaths and property collapses across Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The deaths and latest flooding were reported over the previous 24 hours and on Thursday; rain is forecast to continue through the first week of September.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, including Chitrakoot, Farrukhabad, Prayagraj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich and other affected districts.
- Why
- Continued heavy rainfall, including rain in Madhya Pradesh and hilly areas, has raised river levels and triggered flooding and structural collapses.
- Affected districts
- 32 districts, including 22 described as severely affected
- Reported deaths
- More than 18 people, mostly from house and wall collapses
- Chitrakoot impact
- The Mandakini River affected 36 villages
- Rescue effort
- Approximately 150 people were rescued in Chitrakoot
- Highest rainfall
- Mirzapur recorded 161 mm on Wednesday
- River levels
- The Sharda River was 32 cm above the danger mark in Lakhimpur Kheri; the Saryu was 10 cm above it in Barabanki
- Forecast
- Rain is expected to continue during the first week of September