Rain Forecast Across Uttar Pradesh as Flood Crisis Impacts 25 Districts With Over 21,000 Evacuated

The monsoon spell across Uttar Pradesh continues unabated, with several districts witnessing persistent downpours over the past 24 hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light rain or thundershowers are very likely at isolated locations across the state today, though no severe weather warnings have currently been issued. State capital Lucknow experienced pleasant weather conditions, recording a maximum temperature of 32.2 degrees Celsius—marking 1.4 degrees below normal—and a minimum temperature of 26.4 degrees Celsius. Regional temperature readings indicated Ayodhya as the warmest district with a maximum of 34.5 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Meerut at 34 degrees, while districts like Hardoi, Kanpur, Aligarh, and Jhansi recorded notable precipitation levels led by Jhansi at 22.7 mm.Comprehensive Administrative Response: 21,350 Residents Evacuated Across Flood-Hit RegionsWhile rainfall persists, the state administration remains on high alert to combat widespread riverine flooding affecting 25 districts across Uttar Pradesh. Relief Commissioner office data reveals that proactive evacuation efforts have successfully moved 21,350 citizens to safer locations, including 8,000 individuals relocated recently. To manage rescue and relief operations seamlessly, authorities have deployed 2,385 boats and motorboats while establishing designated shelter camps currently housing nearly 3,000 displaced residents. Distribution networks have scaled up significantly, delivering over 9.31 lakh cooked lunch packets and 1.49 lakh dry ration relief kits to affected families. Furthermore, public health safeguards are in full swing with 1,165 specialized medical teams deployed on the ground, distributing over 7.22 lakh chlorine tablets and nearly 2.97 lakh ORS packets to prevent post-flood waterborne diseases, with zero casualties reported to date.List of Flood-Affected Districts Under Constant Government MonitoringThe ongoing floods and heavy water accumulation continue to impact large swathes of the state, particularly low-lying areas near major river basins. The 25 districts officially designated as flood-affected by the state relief machinery include Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bahraich, Badaun, Ballia, Barabanki, Basti, Farrukhabad, Ghazipur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Hardoi, Kasganj, Kaushambi, Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Rae Bareli, Rampur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Unnao, and Varanasi. District administrations across these regions are maintaining round-the-clock surveillance, ensuring continuous food distribution, medical camp operations, and boat rescue services until water levels fully recede.