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Weather
Floods in Uttar Pradesh force evacuation of 16,000 people across 23 districts, 3 dead
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 01:03 AM
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Heavy rains have triggered floods in Uttar Pradesh, prompting the evacuation of over 16,000 residents from 23 districts and resulting in three fatalities. Relief operations have been intensified by state authorities.
The monsoon downpour across Uttar Pradesh has swollen rivers and inundated low‑lying areas in 23 districts, compelling officials to move more than 16,000 people to temporary shelters. The worst‑affected districts include Lucknow, Kanpur, and Varanasi, where water levels rose rapidly over the past 48 hours.
State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) officials confirmed three deaths, all caused by sudden flash‑floods in remote villages. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Army have been deployed to conduct search‑and‑rescue missions and to distribute food, dry clothing, and medical kits.
The government has scaled up relief operations, setting up additional relief camps, arranging ambulance services, and coordinating with local NGOs for swift assistance. Power supply has been restored in several areas, while restoration work continues in flood‑hit zones.
Authorities have urged residents to stay alert, avoid wading through waterlogged roads, and follow instructions from local officials. Continuous monitoring of river levels and weather forecasts will guide further evacuation decisions.
The situation remains fluid, and the state government has pledged to provide ongoing support until the waters recede and normalcy returns.
State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) officials confirmed three deaths, all caused by sudden flash‑floods in remote villages. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Army have been deployed to conduct search‑and‑rescue missions and to distribute food, dry clothing, and medical kits.
The government has scaled up relief operations, setting up additional relief camps, arranging ambulance services, and coordinating with local NGOs for swift assistance. Power supply has been restored in several areas, while restoration work continues in flood‑hit zones.
Authorities have urged residents to stay alert, avoid wading through waterlogged roads, and follow instructions from local officials. Continuous monitoring of river levels and weather forecasts will guide further evacuation decisions.
The situation remains fluid, and the state government has pledged to provide ongoing support until the waters recede and normalcy returns.