Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Floods Hit 19 Uttar Pradesh Districts, Nearly 2,000 Evacuated
Heavy monsoon rain has caused floods in 19 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Several rivers have risen and overflowed.
In Varanasi, water has covered parts of Manikarnika Ghat and nearby roads.
In Chitrakoot, the Mandakini River is far above its danger level and has flooded shops and hotels.
In total, nearly 2,000 people have been moved to safer places.
Some people are staying in special relief camps.
Officials are sending food, doctors, boats, and other help to the affected areas.
So far, officials have reported no deaths or animal casualties.
Monsoon rains and overflowing rivers have affected 19 districts in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
Authorities reported that 1,976 people had been evacuated and 1,708 were staying in relief camps.
The Ganga near Varanasi is close to the danger mark, submerging Manikarnika Ghat and nearby areas.
The Mandakini River in Chitrakoot was flowing 5 metres above the danger mark, flooding Ramghat businesses.
Officials reported no deaths or animal casualties, while 549 flood posts, 248 medical teams, and 552 boats supported relief efforts.
- Who
- Residents of 19 flood-affected Uttar Pradesh districts, state officials, rescue teams, medical teams, and the Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- Monsoon-driven flooding has led to evacuations, submerged roads and buildings, and large-scale relief operations.
- When
- The report was issued on Tuesday; evacuations were conducted on Monday and rain continued into Tuesday.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi, Chitrakoot, Saharanpur, Rae Bareli, Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur.
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rainfall caused rivers including the Ganga and Mandakini to overflow.
Official Response
Flood Impact and Concerns
Relief and evacuation
Official Response
The Uttar Pradesh government says rescue operations are being conducted urgently, with food, medical services, boats, relief posts, and camps deployed.
Flood Impact and Concerns
Flooded communities continue to face displacement, with roads, bridges, ghats, villages, shops, hotels, and eateries affected.
Safety situation
Official Response
Officials reported that no human deaths or animal casualties had occurred and said 1,976 people had been moved to safety.
Flood Impact and Concerns
The extent of flooding remains serious: the Mandakini was 5 metres above its danger mark, while the Ganga near Varanasi was close to the danger mark.
- Affected districts
- 19
- People evacuated
- 1,976
- Relief camps
- 312 established; 106 operational
- People in relief camps
- 1,708
- Flood-response resources
- 549 flood posts, 248 medical teams, and 552 boats and motorboats
- Food assistance
- 65,532 food packets and more than 3.08 lakh lunch packets distributed so far
- Reported casualties
- Officials reported no deaths or animal casualties