Archive · 25 Sep 2026
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.
The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy to very heavy rain across Uttar Pradesh on September 25 and 26, with extremely heavy rain possible at isolated locations.
Eastern Uttar Pradesh is expected to receive the heaviest rainfall on September 25-26, while western districts may see heavy rain on September 26.
The IMD warned that intense rainfall could cause flash floods, waterlogging, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.
The state government placed district administrations on alert and directed relief and rescue agencies to remain prepared.
Lucknow recorded 50.6 mm of rain, while several districts reported substantial rainfall, including Banda at 146 mm and Bahraich at 103.6 mm.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, the Uttar Pradesh government and district administrations are responding to the forecast.
- What
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall, isolated extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and possible flash floods are forecast.
- When
- The most intense rainfall is forecast for September 25 and 26, with monsoon activity continuing through September 27.
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh, particularly eastern districts on September 25-26 and western districts on September 26.
- Why
- A weather system formed after a deep depression crossed the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast and moved northwest, increasing rainfall over Uttar Pradesh.
- 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.