Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Floods Hit 31 Uttar Pradesh Districts, Chitrakoot Rescue Efforts Continue
Flooding has affected many districts in Uttar Pradesh.
Reports refer to 31 districts facing flood-like conditions, while 22 are described as inundated.
Chitrakoot is one of the worst-hit areas.
The Mandakini River rose suddenly and flooded 36 villages there.
About 14,000 people in Chitrakoot have been affected.
Some people have moved to higher ground because water entered homes and shops.
Boats are helping rescue people where roads are underwater.
Officials are also providing food, ration kits and medical care while teams work on rescues and repairs.
Flood-like conditions have emerged in 31 Uttar Pradesh districts, with 22 districts reportedly facing inundation.
Chitrakoot is among the worst-affected districts, with flooding reported in 36 villages.
Nearly 14,000 Chitrakoot residents have been affected, and 1,528 people have been evacuated statewide.
The Mandakini River reached 129.2 meters on Wednesday, causing water to enter homes and shops.
Boats, motorboats, relief supplies and medical assistance are being used, while nearly 500 homes reportedly suffered partial damage.
- Who
- Residents of affected Uttar Pradesh districts, including nearly 14,000 people in 36 Chitrakoot villages, are receiving assistance from local authorities, police, PAC, NDRF and SDRF teams.
- What
- Flooding and flood-like conditions have affected parts of Uttar Pradesh, prompting evacuations, rescue operations and relief distribution.
- When
- The Mandakini River level was reported at 129.2 meters on Wednesday; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh, including Chitrakoot district and its Karwi, Manikpur and Rajapur tehsils.
- Why
- A sudden rise in the Mandakini River caused flooding in Chitrakoot; the reports do not specify a broader cause for conditions in all districts.
- Affected area
- Flood-like conditions in 31 Uttar Pradesh districts; 22 districts reportedly face inundation
- Chitrakoot impact
- Nearly 14,000 residents affected across 36 villages
- Mandakini River level
- 129.2 meters on Wednesday
- Village breakdown
- 19 villages in Karwi, 10 in Manikpur and seven in Rajapur
- Evacuations
- Authorities evacuated 1,528 people to safer locations
- Damage
- Nearly 500 homes reportedly sustained partial damage; compensation processing began for 205 cases
- Relief measures
- Boats, cooked meals, ration kits and medical assistance are being provided
