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Uttar Pradesh Rainfall Intensifies, Flash-Flood Risk Warned

Uttar Pradesh is expected to get much more rain over the next two days.

Some places could receive very heavy or even extremely heavy rain.

The rain may cause flooding in some areas.

Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds may happen too.

The weather system came from a storm that crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast.

It is expected to weaken gradually after about a day.

Government officials have warned districts to prepare for emergencies.

People have been told to avoid open spaces, trees and parks during lightning.

Schools or non-essential services may be closed if local officials think it is necessary.

Key facts

Rainfall outlook: Heavy to very heavy rain is likely at several places, with extremely heavy rain possible at isolated locations.
Flash-flood warning: The IMD warned that intense rainfall could trigger flash floods in some watersheds.
Wind speeds: Surface winds may reach 30-40 kmph, with gusts around 50 kmph; isolated gusts could reach 60 kmph.
Lucknow rainfall: Lucknow recorded 50.6 mm between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Reported rainfall: Banda recorded 146 mm and Bahraich 103.6 mm, alongside significant rain in other districts.
Temperature change: Maximum temperatures are expected to fall by 4-7 degrees Celsius over 48 hours.
Government response: District administrations under red and orange alerts were instructed to maintain vigilance and emergency readiness.

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