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72-Hour Deluge in Uttar Pradesh Claims 56 Lives, Widespread Damage
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 06:39 AM
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Severe rainfall over three days in Uttar Pradesh has resulted in more than 56 fatalities and extensive flooding across the state.
Severe rainfall that persisted for 72 hours across Uttar Pradesh has led to widespread flooding and left more than 56 people dead.
The deluge began in late June, with heavy showers affecting districts from Varanasi to Lucknow. Rivers and canals overflowed, inundating villages and disrupting transportation.
Local authorities have deployed rescue teams and set up relief camps for displaced residents. Damage to roads, bridges, and agricultural land has been reported, and power outages have affected thousands of households.
The state government has appealed for additional resources from the central government to support emergency response and rehabilitation efforts.
The deluge began in late June, with heavy showers affecting districts from Varanasi to Lucknow. Rivers and canals overflowed, inundating villages and disrupting transportation.
Local authorities have deployed rescue teams and set up relief camps for displaced residents. Damage to roads, bridges, and agricultural land has been reported, and power outages have affected thousands of households.
The state government has appealed for additional resources from the central government to support emergency response and rehabilitation efforts.