Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Floods Affect 26 Districts, Over 17,500 Evacuated
Floods have affected 26 districts in Uttar Pradesh.
About 3.53 lakh people were impacted, and more than 17,500 were moved to safer places.
Nearly 4,900 people are staying in relief shelters.
The government sent boats, medical teams and emergency workers to help.
People received food, clean-water tablets and ORS packets.
More than 45,000 animals were affected, but no livestock deaths were reported.
In Ghazipur, rescuers saved 12 shepherds and over 2,000 sheep from an island.
Some rivers are still high, although the Mandakini River in Chitrakoot has fallen from its earlier peak.
Flooding affected around 3.53 lakh people across 26 Uttar Pradesh districts, with 17,544 evacuated and 4,847 staying in relief shelters.
Authorities established 1,312 shelters and deployed 1,697 boats, 1,068 medical teams and 1,634 flood outposts.
Relief agencies distributed food and lunch packets, chlorine tablets, ORS packets and more than 5,000 quintals of livestock fodder.
The Ganga exceeded its warning level in Varanasi, while the Ganga and Ghaghra remained above danger levels in Ballia.
No deaths or livestock fatalities were reported; rescuers also saved 12 shepherds and more than 2,000 sheep near Ghazipur.
- Who
- Residents and livestock in 26 Uttar Pradesh districts, along with state authorities, police, rescue teams and local boatmen.
- What
- Flooding affected around 3.53 lakh people and led to evacuations, relief distribution and rescue operations.
- When
- The situation was reported on Friday, September 4, 2026; the Mandakini River peaked on August 29.
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Ghazipur, Ballia, Kanpur, Mahoba and Chandauli.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and rising river levels caused flooding and threatened villages, farmland, roads and other infrastructure.
- People affected
- Around 3.53 lakh across 26 districts
- Evacuated
- 17,544 people moved to safer locations
- Shelter residents
- 4,847 people
- Statewide response
- 1,312 shelters, 1,697 boats, 1,068 medical teams and 1,634 flood outposts
- Relief supplies
- 72,897 food packets, 3,67,551 lunch packets, more than 5.52 lakh chlorine tablets and 1.87 lakh ORS packets
- Livestock impact
- More than 45,000 animals affected; over 5,000 quintals of fodder provided and no livestock deaths reported
- River levels
- The Ganga in Varanasi reached 70.68 metres, above its 70.26-metre warning level; the Mandakini receded to 128 metres from 135.20 metres
Sources
UP floods: Over 17,500 evacuated, 26 districts hit
UP floods: Over 17,500 evacuated, 26 districts hit
UP floods: Over 17,500 evacuated, 26 districts hit
UP floods: Over 17,500 evacuated, 26 districts hit
Uttar Pradesh Floods: Over 17,500 Evacuated, 26 Districts Hit
