The effect of monsoon in Uttar Pradesh is still going on, and the Indian Meteorological Department) has issued an alert of rain and strong winds in many districts for the next 24 hours. According to the latest report of Lucknow Meteorological Center, there will be a period of rain in the eastern, western, and central parts of the state. Along with this, there is a possibility of heavy rains, waterlogging, and strong winds (40-60 km/h) in some areas.

In the first week of September, many districts are still in flood. All tributaries including Ganga and Yamuna are in spate. Flood waters have now entered cities in many cities.

Heavy rain alert in western UP

The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for very heavy rains in Saharanpur, Shamli, and Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh. Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, and Bulandshahr are also expected to have moderate to heavy rains. There is also a risk of lightning and strong winds in these areas. People have been advised to be vigilant and stay away from river drains.

Medium rain in eastern UP

Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Chandauli, Jaunpur, and Sant Ravidas Nagar of Purvanchal may receive light to moderate rains. There are also chances of rain in Basti, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, and Hardoi of the Terai region. However, the possibility of heavy rains in these districts is low.

Weather of Central UP and Lucknow

Lucknow will be cloudy in the next 24 hours, and there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rains. The maximum temperature can be 30 degrees and the minimum can be 25 ° C. There will also be rain in Pratapgarh, Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, and Fatehpur in Central UP. Waterlogging and traffic may be affected in some areas.

Where will the weather be dry,

According to the Meteorological Department, there is less chances of rain in some parts of Eastern UP like Ballia, Azamgarh, and Mau, and the weather may be mostly dry. While these areas will be cloudy.

120 mm to 180 mm rainfall

In the last 24 hours, Amethi, Sambhal, Bareilly, and Aligarh recorded 120–180 mm rainfall, which increased the water level of the rivers and created waterlogging. The Meteorological Department has advised the administration to fix drainage and traffic system.